Executive Director: Climate Environment & Customer (Interim)

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Essex seeks an Interim Executive Director for Climate Environment & Customer Service. This role is pivotal in shaping the council's future strategy focusing on climate action and sustainable growth. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders, oversee climate initiatives, and manage frontline services. This demanding position requires a leader with a strong professional reputation and experience in local government, especially in transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive local government experience required.
• Proven record of leading major transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts related to the Mayoral Combined Authority.
• Oversee climate initiatives and frontline services.
• Advise the Chief Executive and work with Executive Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Partnership Management

Collaboration

Communication

Resilience

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Executive Director: Climate Environment & Customer (Interim), Chelmsford

Client: Essex County Council

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Executive Director: Climate Environment & Customer (Interim)

Temporary, Full Time

Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 18th May 2025

Essex is a county of opportunity, with a diverse landscape and vibrant urban areas. We are a forward-thinking council committed to maximizing opportunities for residents and businesses, especially as we move into a new phase of local governance.

We seek an experienced Interim Executive Director for Climate Environment & Customer Service (CECS), with extensive local government experience and expertise in this key leadership role. You will advise the Chief Executive and work with the Executive Directors to realize the organization’s vision and strategy.

In this role, you will lead efforts related to the Mayoral Combined Authority, supporting Essex's devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This work will accelerate over the next year leading up to the May 2026 Mayoral election. Effective collaboration and communication with partners and stakeholders will be essential.

This is a highly visible, demanding role requiring a leader with a strong professional reputation, influence, resilience, and strategic partnership management skills. The role is central to the council's future strategy, focusing on climate action and sustainable growth, including infrastructure development.

The Executive Director will oversee climate initiatives and frontline services such as waste management, highways, transportation, and customer engagement. A strong commercial focus and operational experience in local government are essential, along with a proven record of leading major transformation projects.

Note: Essex County Council will apply off-payroll working rules for this role, with taxes and contributions deducted at source if services are provided through an intermediary.

For queries or further information, please email [emailprotected]

In February 2025, Essex joined the Government's devolution priority programme, aiming to establish a Mayoral County Authority by May 2026. More details about devolution and LGR can be found on our careers site.