Chief Executive

Eastleigh

On-site

GBP 135,000 - 165,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Up to two extra flexi days per month

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30% off Places Leisure Eastleigh

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Job summary

Eastleigh Borough Council is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to provide clear strategic leadership and steer the organisation through change. This permanent, full-time role requires strong financial judgment, influential partnership-building, and a proven track record of delivering results.

You will lead our talented staff, work with elected members, and help realise our housing and regeneration ambitions while delivering high‑quality public services across the borough.

Job description

Welcome to the recruitment portal for Eastleigh Borough Council. We're an ambitious council, prepared to invest in our staff - and we have an excellent track record of making things happen. If you want to really make a difference and develop your career, Eastleigh Borough Council is a great choice.

From this portal, you can register your details to apply for any vacancy with the Council and manage/view your applications. If you have any issues with accessing or using the portal, please contact hrinfo@eastleigh.gov.uk

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Job advert text Chief Executive

Band 17, Salary up to £150,000

Permanent, full-time

At Eastleigh, we're turning ambition into action.

We're an ambitious Council with a proud track record of doing things differently. Our 'can do' culture is built on finding solutions, investing in our communities and getting things done.

From delivering the everyday services residents rely on to major investments in housing, leisure, the environment and regeneration, we're focused on making a real difference to life in the Borough.

We're particularly proud of our bold housing and commercial growth agenda. Through eastbrooke homes, we're directly delivering much-needed housing, including our flagship One Horton Heath development, where a new 2,500-home community is taking shape.

And our ambitions continue to grow. Eastleigh is one of just three councils nationally selected as a Strategic Partner by Homes England, securing £154.4 million to help deliver more than 1,000 social and affordable homes across the Borough over the next decade.

We’re proud of what we've achieved, but there's plenty more to do.

We embrace the opportunities presented by reorganisation and devolution across the region, while recognising the challenges and uncertainties facing local government. Our next Chief Executive will play a vital role in leading the organisation through change, building on our achievements and helping shape the future of public services across our area.

We’re looking for an experienced, inclusive and inspiring Chief Executive who shares our ambitions and is committed to the highest standards of public service.

You’ll provide clear strategic leadership, inspire and support our talented staff, and work closely and constructively with elected members. You’ll bring sound financial and commercial judgement, strong influencing and partnership-building skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

You’ll also have the confidence to bring fresh ideas, provide honest advice and challenge constructively, while embodying the culture and values that make Eastleigh a great place to work.

In return, you’ll join an organisation with committed councillors, talented people, a supportive culture and a genuine appetite to make things happen.

Our benefits include: