Adept - Deputy CEO

Job Introduction
Are you seeking a unique opportunity to contribute to the achievement of ADEPT’s ambitious objectives and outcomes, to create resilient communities in a time of change?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) as Deputy CEO.

ADEPT is the voice of Place Directors in local authorities. We develop, support and represent our members to make their places more resilient, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous. Place Directors are at the very heart of delivering universal services and leading partnerships to support their local environment, economy and communities. They are responsible for providing day-to-day services such as local highways, waste and recycling, and planning as well as developing the longer-term strategies, investment and infrastructure needed to make their places resilient, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous. Place is where things get done. Place Directors deliver solutions locally.

The successful applicant should have:

- Excellent communication, networking, partnership and organisational skills.
- Ability to think strategically across the key agendas and specialisms represented within ADEPT.
- Financial acumen, business planning and programme delivery experience.
- Technical / policy understanding of one or more of the key issues in relation to the environment, economy, planning & transport agendas.
- Drive, determination and enthusiasm to deliver positive results.

Please note that whilst East Sussex County Council is the host for this role, the post reports to the CEO of ADEPT and will only work on ADEPT issues.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in London week beginning 17th April.

East Sussex County Council offers a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on the benefits page.

Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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