Chief Executive

Hartlepool Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tees Valley is seeking a Chief Executive to lead ambitious initiatives aimed at revitalizing the community. The ideal candidate will empower teams, work with various stakeholders, and ensure strong governance. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant borough focused on growth and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with various stakeholders and agencies.
• Ability to empower teams and lead organizational change.
• Strong understanding of local government operations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams to deliver organizational vision.
• Engage with political leaders to ensure strategic priorities are met.
• Oversee the financial resilience and governance of the council.

Job description

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic Borough, home to beautiful natural assets alongside exciting regeneration opportunities. Our vision is to create inclusive, resilient and thriving communities where everyone has meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of belonging, where people can live healthy, safe and independent lives, and where we protect those that are vulnerable. We are creating jobs, building new homes and infrastructure, and investing in our neighbourhoods to create places that our residents and visitors can be proud of. We want to see Hartlepool succeed and this is a career defining opportunity for someone to join us as Chief Executive as an inspirational leader who empowers teams to deliver our vision. With the creation of a new organisational structure, this is a unique opportunity to join us, to power your career and lead a council on the rise.

We delver ‘Outstanding’ children’s service, support people to lead healthy and happy lives through integrated health and care provision, we protect those that are vulnerable and care for those who need our help. Great things are happening in Hartlepool, we are ambitious and creative, proud of our history and heritage, and building momentum for our future. We are driving one of the most exciting place-making programmes in the UK, including £160m of regeneration schemes, investment in a new leisure centre, film and TV production village, a re-imagined town centre, major highways infrastructure and a £20m investment in resilient communities, all of which is shaping a new future for the town. We are delivering long-term renewal that will create opportunity, unlock potential and deliver a lasting impact for generations.

We are seeking a Chief Executive who understands the enabling power of local authorities, who can work in partnership across various stakeholders and agencies, work with the private sector including developers and investment vehicles, and connect with our communities. Hartlepool is a proud borough, ensuring that we deliver for our residents is key to our success. As Chief Executive you will understand the importance of empowering others, working closely with political leaders to ensure that strategic priorities are realised, whilst ensuring the organisation is well led and financially resilient with strong governance in place.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in an ambitious and supportive environment, with colleagues committed to making Hartlepool’s future bright. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Alex Hayes (07586 715 843)

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026

To apply please click the Apply Nowlink below.