Chief Officer, Place & Economic Growth

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Chief Officer Place in Dalkeith to lead Place services and deliver innovative strategies that grow the local economy and promote inclusive, sustainable development. The role focuses on organisational change, performance improvement, and strong collaboration across the Council and partners.

The post requires substantial leadership experience, extensive programme delivery, budget oversight, and a deep understanding of governance and regulation within a public sector

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading transformation initiatives in a large public service.
• Proven ability to deliver citizen-centred services.
• Strong track record of strategic, multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage Place services to deliver innovative strategies for growth.
• Oversee budgets, governance, risk and compliance and develop policies and delivery models.
• Drive organisational and cultural change with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Service transformation

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Midlothian Council is seeking a Chief Officer Place in Dalkeith to lead Place services and deliver innovative strategies that grow the local economy and promote inclusive, sustainable development. The role focuses on organisational change, performance improvement, and strong collaboration across the Council and partners.

The post requires substantial leadership experience, extensive programme delivery, budget oversight, and a deep understanding of governance and regulation within a public sector