Chief Executive

A once in a generation opportunity for regeneration, Rotherham is on the cusp of transformational change.

From the mixed-use development on Forge Island to our major council homes building programme, regeneration of the borough is forging a path to a brighter, more dynamic future for our next generation. This is your chance to be at the heart of it.

The indicators speak for themselves: robust finances, innovative partnerships, inward investment, and advanced manufacturing. Add to that our award-winning social value work and “Good” Ofsted, Rotherham is on the rise. And named the Most Improved Council in the UK by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards 2022, Rotherham Council is forging ahead.

Our new Chief Executive will join a council that’s in its best shape for years. You’ll provide an inexhaustible supply of energy and enthusiasm, deep commitment to Rotherham and its communities, and an inspiring vision for where we can get to next. Equally, you’ll be a black-belt organisational leader: visible, across the detail, and with the high standards that drive a culture of self-improvement.

The new Chief Executive will carry out the roles of Head of the Paid Service and Principal Policy Advisor to the Council, Cabinet and Leader of the Council. The post has responsibility for leading the Council’s Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) in the delivery of high-quality services in accordance with Council policy, budgetary and statutory requirements. You will also have overall responsibility for implementation of Health and Safety Policy and fulfilling the legal duties within the electoral process i.e. hold the Office of Electoral Registration Officer; Returning Officer for Local Elections; Acting Returning Officer for Parliamentary Elections and any comparable role for Police and Crime Commissioner or other Elections.

Shortlisting and interview criteria

• Successful and consistent achievement in leadership, management and strategic policy formulation at Board level in a large complex organisation.
• Significant experience of leading a strategic leadership team which comprises a diverse group of professionals in a comparable and complex organisation.
• Sufficient understanding of the legislation, issues and agendas facing local government, including inspection regimes, frameworks, policy direction etc.
• Proven track record of achievements in partnership and joint working between business, the community and statutory or non-statutory bodies.
• Experience of a political environment and knowledge about the role of Elected Members.
• Extensive experience of the management and control of large complex budgets within tight financial limits, and of reducing costs and reducing budgets.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity, including the full role profile, please read the Job Brochure attached below.

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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 (no more than four sides of A4 each).

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.