Chief Executive
Salary: £206,492 – £218,002
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We’re growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough, and are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.
Click here
to learn more about our corporate plan. About the Role As our new Chief Executive you’ll be responsible for the transformation of our services, work that will involve giving more power and resources to local communities. This is a vitally important agenda, and to be successful it will be your job to help us become more financially self-sufficient, keep costs down and inspire our teams to adapt and innovate as we deliver the best services. This won’t be an easy task as there will be hard choices to be made. But it will be an exciting and fulfilling journey, and the prize will be creative, diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods where everyone can achieve their dreams, and a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable borough where no one is held back. About you With a strong public service ethos and plenty of relevant experience, you’ll be an inspirational and motivating leader, and passionate about helping us achieve our ambition of being a destination borough for the 21 st
century. With the skills and vision to help us develop our strategic direction and deliver strong, confident growth to our borough, you’ll be committed to prioritising sustainability, innovation and creativity. Ready to work closely with a wide range of partners, businesses, residents and other stakeholders, you’ll be dedicated to championing a positive workplace culture and empowering and nurturing your colleagues. Your strategic and commercial acumen means you’ll be ready to lead us on this exciting journey with enthusiasm and confidence. What we offer 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. Access to the
Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents. Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working and part-time. A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more. Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership. Excellent training and development opportunities. Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance. For further information about this opportunity, please call Jon Bell, Assistant Director, HR & OD on 07732 073518 or click apply below. It is intended for interviews to take place on Wednesday 26 th
February 2025. To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Click here
to learn more about our corporate plan. About the Role As our new Chief Executive you’ll be responsible for the transformation of our services, work that will involve giving more power and resources to local communities. This is a vitally important agenda, and to be successful it will be your job to help us become more financially self-sufficient, keep costs down and inspire our teams to adapt and innovate as we deliver the best services. This won’t be an easy task as there will be hard choices to be made. But it will be an exciting and fulfilling journey, and the prize will be creative, diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods where everyone can achieve their dreams, and a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable borough where no one is held back. About you With a strong public service ethos and plenty of relevant experience, you’ll be an inspirational and motivating leader, and passionate about helping us achieve our ambition of being a destination borough for the 21 st
century. With the skills and vision to help us develop our strategic direction and deliver strong, confident growth to our borough, you’ll be committed to prioritising sustainability, innovation and creativity. Ready to work closely with a wide range of partners, businesses, residents and other stakeholders, you’ll be dedicated to championing a positive workplace culture and empowering and nurturing your colleagues. Your strategic and commercial acumen means you’ll be ready to lead us on this exciting journey with enthusiasm and confidence. What we offer 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays. Access to the
Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents. Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working and part-time. A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more. Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership. Excellent training and development opportunities. Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance. For further information about this opportunity, please call Jon Bell, Assistant Director, HR & OD on 07732 073518 or click apply below. It is intended for interviews to take place on Wednesday 26 th
February 2025. To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
