Strategic Town Leader & Chief Executive

Newton Abbot Town Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development support

Job summary

Newton Abbot Town Council is seeking a transformative Chief Executive Officer to be its Proper Officer and strategic leader. You will guide an officer team, support 18 councillors and steer an organisation that delivers services, assets, and cultural programmes across the town.

You will navigate political environments, strengthen governance and financial oversight of a significant budget, and build capacity to meet future challenges as the town grows through regeneration and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership, governance and financial oversight of a significant budget.
• Ability to navigate political environments and build trust with partners, staff and residents.
• Calm, collaborative leadership with good judgement and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the officer team and support 18 councillors.
• Steer an organisation that delivers services, manages assets, runs cultural programmes and civic events.
• Represent the Council and strengthen partnerships while preparing for future local government changes.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Governance experience

Financial oversight

Job description

Newton Abbot Town Council is seeking a transformative Chief Executive Officer to be its Proper Officer and strategic leader. You will guide an officer team, support 18 councillors and steer an organisation that delivers services, assets, and cultural programmes across the town.

You will navigate political environments, strengthen governance and financial oversight of a significant budget, and build capacity to meet future challenges as the town grows through regeneration and partnerships.