Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer
Salary: £135,406-£171,760
Location: Cornwall (headquartered in Truro)
Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places.
Cornwall is a place of extraordinary potential – rich in natural assets, powered by innovation, and defined by strong, connected communities. As one of the largest and most complex unitary authorities in the country, we serve over half a million residents and manage a revenue budget of more than £1.5bn and a capital investment programme exceeding £1.9bn.
We’re proud of our strong foundations – sound governance, motivated people, and a track record of delivery. But we’re also ambitious for what’s next. Guided by our mission – working with communities for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well – we’re driving forward a bold agenda for sustainable growth, digital transformation, and inclusive prosperity.
We’re now seeking an outstanding leader to join our Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer – a career-defining role at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting public sector organisations.
You’ll bring strategic vision, political acumen and financial expertise, ensuring we have the systems, resources and culture to deliver our priorities and FAIR values (Fairness, Ambition, Inclusion and Respect).
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