Assistant Chief Executive Location: Croydon Salary: £151,848 - £157,898 Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 (with potential extension) About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced leader to join our client as our Assistant Chief Executive. This is a critical, high-profile role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for driving transformation, supporting the council's Renewal Improvement Plan, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services. As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Directors and elected Members to shape the future of the borough, embedding a "One Council" approach and leading significant organisational and cultural change. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Assistant Chief Executive will: Provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio including: Public Health (in partnership with the Director of Public Health) Digital, ICT and cyber security Resident access and customer services Information governance (FOI, SAR, GDPR) Corporate complaints and oversight of Ombudsman/ICO liaison Communications and engagement (internal and external) Human Resources, organisational development and workforce planning Elections, Mayor's Office support, and Coroner's Service support Policy, business intelligence, performan...