Chief Executive

 

 

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £competitive

Reference: A000996

Status:

At Buckinghamshire Council, we’re clear about what a good local authority should look like.

We want to be an exemplar of innovation, performance and impact, keeping Buckinghamshire the very best place to live, work, invest and thrive. Our trajectory over the past five years has been impressive, and we’re relentlessly focused on how we can improve the way we operate, and the services we deliver.

If that sounds like the challenge you’re looking for, we’d love to talk. You’ll bring a track record of success in addressing issues that others put on the ‘too hard’ pile, an inspiring and positive leadership style, and the respect of your peers.

If you’re passionate about making Buckinghamshire a better place, please view the role profile below.

Role Profile

As an employee of Buckinghamshire Council, you will be offered a wide range of rewards & benefits.


To apply:

To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than 1000 words.

With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.

Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:

Martin Tucker
Email: mtucker@faerfield.co.uk
Tel:  0121 312 3755

Ben Cox
Email: 
bcox@faerfield.co.uk
Tel: 0121 312 3755

Rob Naylor
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk
Tel:  0121 312 3755

Indicative Timetable

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 18 January 2026

Preliminary Interviews (virtual):
Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 February 2026

Assessment Centre (in person):
Thursday 12 February 2026

Final Panel Interviews (in person):
Friday 13 February 2026
(Dates may be subject to slight change)

Please let us know if there are any interview dates within the indicative timetable on which you are likely to be unavailable.

Faerfield