Chief Executive Officer, Greater Manchester
4 weeks ago
Client: Oldham Council
Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 65aa18950c1b
Job Views: 6
Posted: 01.03.2025
Expiry Date: 15.04.2025
Job Description:Ref: 000483
Oldhams time is now...
Oldham Council is on the brink of something amazing. Were making the lives of Oldham people better by transforming our borough and our services with an ambition that is unrivalled and a determination thats fierce. And we need a chief executive to lead us as we make this change happen.
We're looking for a dynamic, resilient leader who:
- Shares our passion for equality, innovation, and excellence.
- Inspires and empowers a high-performing workforce.
- Drives forward economic growth, community cohesion, and sustainable development.
- Has a proven record of senior strategic leadership in complex, high-profile environments.
"I can't promise it will be easy, but I can promise it will be incredibly rewarding." Cllr. Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council
Oldham's time is now. Is it yours too?
Find out more about the role and person specification by downloading the full application pack here:Download Application Pack
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your application via our application portal. You'll be requested to submit an up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements.
Your CV should include:
- Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees)
- Details of your notice period
We'd encourage you to have an informal and confidential conversation with the Leader of the Council and/or current Chief Executive. To arrange this, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected]
Timetable- Longlisting: Friday 31 January / Monday 3 February 2025
- Assessment Centre: Friday 14 February 2025 (includes stakeholder/staff panel + member panel)
- Final Interview: Tuesday 25 February 2025
- Full Council Approval: Thursday 6 March 2025
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like support with this application, an interview, or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working.
NB: Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).
Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those who have served in the Armed Forces as a regular, reserve or cadet.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.
About Us:
Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.
The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. You can view these Behaviours, along with staff benefits on our Greater.Jobs pages Working for Oldham.
For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice.
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