Further Information Are you a strategic leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering meaningful change for people and places?
If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has been selected as one of the Government’s national Trailblazer Neighbourhoods. As the Head of the Community Trailblazer Programme, you’ll be at the heart of this exciting initiative - leading a dynamic programme that brings together statutory services, the VCSE sector, businesses, and, most importantly, our local communities.
Together, we’ll shape and deliver a broad programme of activity that puts people and place-based interventions at the centre of everything we do.
What’s the Role About?
This is more than programme management - it’s about creating the conditions for thriving, inclusive communities. You’ll be a skilled collaborator, building place-based relationships through meaningful conversations, shared goals, and collective action.
What Will Your Day Look Like?
No two days are the same. We’re looking for a Head of Service who is adaptable, proactive, and comfortable navigating complexity.
You will:
1. Build strong, trusted relationships across statutory, VCSE, business, and community partners.
2. Lead and coordinate strategic programmes, ensuring alignment with governance and delivery frameworks.
3. Champion a place-based approach that reflects the needs, strengths, and aspirations of our communities.
Who Are We Looking For?
You’ll be a strategic thinker with a track record of leading complex programmes that deliver real outcomes. You’ll be confident managing financial and operational challenges, and skilled at working across systems and sectors.
Above all, you’ll be passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and thriving communities and committed to making a lasting difference.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
4. A competitive salary of £70,037 - £72,643
5. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
6. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
7. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: