Overview
Chief Executive role at Denbighshire County Council (Guardian Jobs listing). Salary: £149,074 - £153,584. Hours: 37 hours per week. Location: Denbighshire with agile and flexible options available. Relocation: Allowance of up to £8,000. Closing date for applications: Noon, Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Denbighshire County Council is seeking a visionary and inspirational Chief Executive to lead the Council into its next transformative chapter. As Head of Paid Service, you will provide strategic leadership across the Council, working in close collaboration with elected Members to advance key priorities, uphold our values and organisational culture, and drive the strategic use of public resources to deliver sustainable, long-term benefits for our communities. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of local government in a high-performing authority. We are looking for a leader who can empower our talented workforce, guide a progressive and strategic senior team, and drive delivery of our ambitious Corporate Plan. The ideal candidate will be politically and financially astute, deeply people-focused, and passionate about place, with a strong record of executive leadership and successful collaboration across complex public sector landscapes.
If you are ready to lead Denbighshire into its next chapter, we would be keen to hear from you. You can download an application form from our website.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership across the Council as Head of Paid Service.
* Work closely with elected Members to develop and deliver key priorities.
* Uphold values and organisational culture and drive the strategic use of public resources to benefit communities.
* Enable and empower the workforce, leading a senior management team to deliver the Corporate Plan.
Qualifications/Experience
* Politically and financially astute with a strong record of executive leadership.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively across complex public sector landscapes.
* Passionate about place and people, with a track record of leading transformative change.
Benefits and Details
* Salary: £149,074 - £153,584
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Denbighshire (Agile and Flexible options available)
* Relocation: Allowance up to £8,000
How to Apply
You can download an application form from the Council’s website. If you are ready to lead Denbighshire into its next chapter, we would like to hear from you.
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