Interim Head of Chief Executive’s Office

Interim Head of Chief Executive’s Office
Our client a large council based in Essex requires a dynamic Interim Head of Chief Executive’s Office, to provide business support and run and co-ordinate projects on his behalf. You will advise the Chief Executive on all aspects of the Council’s business and on the Council’s relationships with local and national shareholders. You will also be required to act as the interface between the Chief Executive, Management Board and other senior officers of the council and to line manage business support staff and members of the Chief Executive’s team.
A track record of strong and effective Leadership and management with proven ability to provide vision and direction to individuals and teams so as to gain ownership and commitment in a large, complex comparable organisation is essential. You will also need to have gained experience of working in a complex political environment and of acting as a lead advisor to senior managers and elected members.

Significant evidence of a successful track record in establishing, developing and maintain effective relationships with senior politicians, managers and external organisations is essential, as is a background in providing business support. Any experience of working within a Chief Executive’s office or as a co-ordinator to a Chief Executive would be highly desirable, but is not essential.