At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Norfolk County Council's transformation and build a high-performing culture.
- Company: Norfolk County Council, committed to people-first public services.
- Benefits: Significant leadership opportunity with a focus on professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to navigate complex challenges and foster partnerships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public service delivery and community well-being.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and experience in public service.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 117800 £ per year.
Chief Executive (Permanent Contract) We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead Norfolk County Council through the next stage of our transformation journey.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for a commercially astute, values‑led and highly visible senior leader.
The role would suit someone who can build a high‑performing culture, strengthen confidence across the organisation and who will ensure the Council continues to deliver effective, efficient, people‑first public services.
We are looking for a leader who can bring together strategy, people, performance and place.
You will provide clear direction across the Council, support strong governance and financial stewardship, and lead the organisation with a sharp focus on delivery, transformation and continuous improvement.
Key aspects of the role include leading culture change at scale and providing strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
You will create the conditions for a confident, accountable and productive workforce, embedding a customer‑focused, can‑do approach to public‑service delivery.
And you will navigate financial and regulatory complexity to build strong partnerships across public, private and voluntary sectors.
Qualifications
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Contact Details:
Local Government Chronicle Recruitment Team
