Job Description

Reports to

• The Chief Executive will report to the Cabinet of the Council

Job Purpose

• To be responsible, as Chief Executive, for the effective management of the Council, for providing advice to the Chair of Cabinet, the Executive, the Group Leaders, the Council and where appropriate, individual members, in the identification and development of key strategic policy objectives and priorities.
   
• To lead and inspire the senior management team and staff of the Council to deliver the Council’s vision, values and objectives, by ensuring that all resources within the remit of the Council are used effectively in a co-ordinated corporate approach to deliver excellent customer services to residents.
   
• To act as an ambassador for the Council and ensure it is fully engaged and working in partnership with its communities and stakeholders.
   
• To carry out the statutory responsibilities of the Head of Paid Service as set out in the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, Section 4, the Local Government Acts 1972 and 2000 and the Council’s constitution.

Main Activities

• To work in partnership with elected Members to provide a clear sense of direction and help to determine the corporate culture and assist in the process of policy formulation to ensure that the Council’s vision, goals and core values are realised.
   
• To provide decisive leadership and develop the senior management team and officers of the Council using the principles of performance management to set clear strategy and objectives, monitor outcomes and reward performance in the delivery of that strategy and achievement of those objectives whilst ensuring appropriate and cost effective structures are in place.
   
• To support Members in their role as local community leaders by advising on building and fostering relationships with community groups, other local authorities, NHS, relevant agencies and the voluntary sector.
   
• To support Members in building and fostering effective relationships regionally, with the ODPM, the LGA and other relevant bodies.
   
• To provide modern democratic arrangements to support effectively the Council’s monitoring, review, scrutiny, business continuity/disaster recovery and improvement processes.
   
• To provide good value for the community with efficient, high quality and cost effective services, through maximising resources, incorporating best value and practice and utilising new technology and innovation.
• To work with stakeholders and partners to develop policies and community plans to benefit local people in line with aspirations and take a positive lead in the active promotion of the District’s strengths at local, regional and national levels.
   
• To promote the Council’s commitment to valuing diversity, reflecting the diversity of the District in the Council’s employment and service delivery practices, and ensure the development and implementation of effective social inclusion, racial equality and community safety policies.
   
• To take the lead in ensuring the development of e-government systems relating to all service areas.
   
• To identify key issues requiring consideration by the Council, assess their relative priority, recommend relevant objectives and secure advice/action to achieve them.
   
• To promote a positive image of the Council and its work with communities and external bodies.
   
• To keep abreast of economic, legislative and social developments affecting local government in general and their work area in particular and develop strategies as appropriate.
   
• To fulfil such other functions that might reasonably be required of a Chief Executive.

top of page