Chief Executive LBHF625262

Lbhf; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 209,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

LBHF is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, a borough renowned for ambition and growth. The role requires a values-driven leader capable of inspiring confidence, building strong relationships and delivering lasting impact for residents, businesses and partners across a dynamic city landscape.

The successful candidate will guide strategy, foster collaboration across departments and drive inclusive, high-performance outcomes while navigating complex

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Chief Executive LBHF625262

Salary range: £208,596 - £232,184 per annum
Work location: Civic Campus, 1 Unity Square, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 5 November 2026
Contact details for an informal discussion: [e-mail]

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of London's most ambitious, innovative and influential local authorities. Hammersmith & Fulham is a borough of exceptional opportunity; home to globally recognised institutions, thriving neighbourhoods, significant regeneration potential and one of the capital's most dynamic economies.

If you are a values-driven leader who can inspire confidence, build strong relationships and deliver lasting impact, we would welcome your application.

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion, dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others, and promote benefits andopportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.

We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents, businesses, schools,third sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residents,customers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at [e-mail] or by post to Civic Campus, 1 Unity Square, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.