Regional Chief Executive: Driving Growth & Delivery

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Hessle; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority seeks a visionary Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service to lead a newly empowered regional organisation. Working with the Mayor, Executive Board and partners, you will translate strategy into delivery and value for residents, businesses and communities across Hull and East Yorkshire.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a devolved authority, drive investment and growth, and build a high-performing team with governance and accountability at its core.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience at executive or board level.
• Proven track record in transformation, growth or major programmes.
• Exceptional commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience managing large investment programmes and complex portfolios.
• Ability to engage with Boards, elected members and senior decision-makers.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to governance, accountability and public value.
• Experience leading organisations through growth, complexity and change.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Mayor’s vision into clear strategies and deliverable outcomes.
• Drive economic growth, regeneration and infrastructure investment.
• Build an agile, accountable organisation focused on delivery.
• Develop partnerships across government, business and communities.
• Ensure governance, financial stewardship and transparency.
• Represent Hull and East Yorkshire at regional, national and international levels.
• Establish a high-performing organisation with strong leadership and systems.

Job description

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority seeks a visionary Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service to lead a newly empowered regional organisation. Working with the Mayor, Executive Board and partners, you will translate strategy into delivery and value for residents, businesses and communities across Hull and East Yorkshire.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a devolved authority, drive investment and growth, and build a high-performing team with governance and accountability at its core.