Chief Executive Vacancy
Help forge our future to achieve our ambition
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and shaping the future of the council? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Executive to lead Dudley Council into an exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, inspire a talented team, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services and strategic outcomes.
THE VACANCY
Chief Executive Vacancy
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £195,792
Location: Dudley
Dudley Council is on an exciting journey of improvement with a new sense of direction to put the borough at the forefront of the West Midlands economy.
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This is a great opportunity for a forward-thinking, motivational and inspirational leader who can work with the political leadership to articulate the administration’s political priorities whilst understanding the challenges the council is facing in terms of its financial sustainability.
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Candidates will be expected to establish a positive and productive leadership culture, be able to continue to lead on the council’s transformational journey of improvement and will need to deliver at pace.
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Our new Chief Executive will have experience of Local Government with an excellent track record of achievement and will have the commitment and passion to drive this council forward, providing significant strategic contribution with strong, visible overall leadership and management of the council through its Strategic Leadership Team.
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This role provides an opportunity to make a real impact and to develop a culture of new ideas and ways of working to ensure we deliver services that support and enable the communities we serve.
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If you are the type of leader who likes to take responsibility, working collaboratively to find new solutions and have a passion and commitment to delivering and developing innovative solutions for improving the outcomes for our Dudley residents, we would love to hear from you.
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​If you would like an informal conversation with the Leader of the Council, Councillor Patrick Harley, please call 01384 815218 and we will arrange this for you.​​
Applications open – Thursday 27 February 2025
Applications close – Thursday 20 March 2025
Longlisting – Friday 21 March 2025
Technical interviews and shortlisting – Tuesday 25 March 2025
Stakeholder Panels – Friday 28 March 2025
Final Interviews – Monday 31 March 2025
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The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.