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Joint Chief Executive Breckland and South Holland District Councils

Joint Chief Executive Breckland and South Holland District Councils

Competitive salary.

Our councils are in the vanguard of local government change and your challenge will be to keep them there.

With every challenge comes an opportunity - and there will be plenty of ways to make your mark at Breckland and South Holland District Councils in the coming years.

The role of Joint Chief Executive will see you lead two forward-thinking authorities. Already praised for their innovative approach to the shared management agenda, they are looking to build on their success and continue to be a model for local government.

An extraordinary individual is required for this role. One with the vision and inspirational drive to lead the two councils through the problematic years ahead in the face of reduced funding for local government.

You will have the appetite to ensure excellence in the quality of and access to services and an ability to reduce costs. Strong and inspirational leadership is a prerequisite.

If you believe you have the qualities to ensure that we remain in the forefront of local government change we would like to hear from you.

To arrange an informal and confidential discussion,please call 01362 656840.

For more information visit: www.brecklandsholland.com.

Closing date for applications: 22nd January

First stage interviews: 5th February

Second stage interviews: 18th February

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