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Interim Chief Executive Officer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: East of England
Expire in: a month
Job Description
This transformation will see powers and funding transferred from central government to a new Mayoral Combined County Authority, enhancing local control over key areas such as transport, housing, and economic development.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Vision:
Provide confident, strategic leadership to shape the identity, values, and long-term direction
Establish a high-performing executive team and organisational structure aligned to future delivery priorities
Foster a culture of collaborative, inclusive, and transparent leadership
Devolution Leadership:
Lead the operational delivery of the devolution deal, assuming devolved powers and responsibilities
Develop impactful programmes tailored to the clients needs and opportunities
Increase internal capacity and governance for long-term devolution success
Public Impact & Inclusive Growth:
Champion inclusive economic growth, public service reform, and improved outcomes for residents
Ensure programmes reflect community priorities and reduce inequalities
Embed evidence-based decision-making and a focus on public value
Political Acumen & System Leadership:
Navigate complex political environments with credibility and tact
Build trust across the system and enable shared ownership of the Authority's mission
Provide impartial strategic advice to decision makers
Strategic Advocacy & National Influence:
Represent the Authority at regional, national, and ministerial levels
Build strategic alliances with government departments, business leaders, and civic organisations
Financial Management & Governance:
Establish robust financial systems, controls, and reporting mechanisms
Lead budget development and resource planning for the initial phase
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
People Management & Culture:
Lead the change transformation process to embed values, behaviours, and employee engagement
Role model core values and behaviours ensuring all senior leaders do the same
Set the tone for an inclusive workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent
Statutory Duties:
Fulfil the statutory responsibilities of the Head of Paid Service
Prepare the organisation for future statutory functions under the elected Mayor and permanent leadership
Job Requirements:
Strong track record of professional development and expert knowledge in a relevant area
Inspirational leadership style with a commitment to inclusion, integrity, and public service
Experience in senior executive leadership within complex public sector organisations
Proven ability to lead across complex systems, aligning functions across councils and regional partners
Deep understanding of devolution, place-based leadership, and multi-agency governance
Strong political awareness and ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups
Track record of delivering strategic programmes with measurable public impact
Experience managing media, political relationships, and public-facing roles
Proven ability to shape public narrative and build stakeholder trust through clear communication
Knowledge of statutory duties, regulatory frameworks, and public accountability requirements
If you are a visionary leader with a deep understanding of devolution and the public sector, ready to drive significant transformation within the highways industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's transformative journeyBefore You Apply
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