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Chief Executive Cornwall Council

Chief Executive Cornwall Council £158k to £176k

Priding itself on its uniqueness and sense of community spirit, Cornwall is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive to continue to build on our strengths, expand on our achievements and our desire for innovation.

We are seeking a strategic leader with the aptitude to build a robust and resilient Cornwall; to work with our members in making decisions which will improve the lives of our communities, maintain quality services in the context of reducing budgets as well as maximising opportunities for partnership working.

We require someone with a successful track record in leading significant organisational and cultural change with the ability to build relationships quickly across all boundaries.

If you are motivated by this and have the appetite and ability to lead with tenacity and a positive spirit, we would like to hear from you.

www.cornwall.gov.uk/chiefexecutive

For an informal chat or for more information about the role please contact Jon Houlihan or Martin Tucker on 0121 644 5702. Final interviews will be held on 16th and 17th October 2013.

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