Chief Executive

Our beautiful county is blessed with some breath-taking panoramas, and a similar clarity of vision is a big part of the progress we’ve made in recent years. We have built firm foundations, and have a clear grasp of the council’s pivotal role in building and developing communities that people want to be part of. We’re now ready to make the step-change needed to maximise prosperity and wellbeing in West Sussex.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an authority with clear plans and the ambition to make real progress. An assured and strategic local government professional, you’ll have the personal and organisational skills needed to sustain our current improvement trajectory, develop the new capacity we’ll need to meet the challenges ahead, and realise our significant potential. You’ll bring extensive experience of the full public service repertoire, with particular strengths in whole-system leadership and an appreciation of how local authorities can help create the conditions for economic success. Able to inspire collaborative change in complex services, and with an outstanding track record, you’ll be ready to take on one of the most exciting civic roles of 2024. 

For an informal conversation with our advising consultants Martin Tucker or Ben Cox, please call 0121 312 3755

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.