Chief Executive - Kent County Council - Maidstone

Kent is the largest county in England, and home to a significant population with high expectations of their political leaders and public servants. The County Council is a well-led organisation with an eye to the future and with a clear commitment to delivering vital services to the residents of Kent.

The County Council remains ambitious for the future, maintaining its focus on upholding quality service delivery for today. Working to continuously improve, support the health and wellbeing of Kent residents and businesses, drive efficiencies in service delivery, explore commercial opportunities where appropriate, strengthen partnerships with the NHS and others to reinforce the importance of effective leadership as the Council embarks on the next phase of its evolution.

Local Government Reorganisation in Kent presents a unique opportunity to influence and shape future public services to secure the best outcomes for the County’s residents.

This role requires a dynamic, forward thinking and outward looking Chief Executive to lead the County Council’s staff as it surmounts these significant challenges. As Chief Executive, you will ensure that the quality, affordability and sustainability of Kent’s core services, and the interests of the County’s future generations are central to these changes. You will work closely with the political administration, as well as partners within and beyond the County, as Local Government transforms in Kent to ensure a public service system that is fit for future purpose.

You will bring an exceptional ability to lead high-performing organisations through periods of transformative change, leveraging the strengths of a talented team while effectively managing a substantial budget amidst evolving challenges and financial pressures within the Council, the Local Government sector and the wider system.

Irrespective of where you are now, you will be a resilient and visionary leader with the foresight, experience and leadership attributes to guide Kent County Council through further change and transformation. You will be widely experienced with the ability to seize opportunities to enhance the delivery of high quality services and optimal outcomes for residents and position Kent as a powerhouse for growth and opportunity.

This is pivotal role at a critical moment to shape the future of Kent.

To find out for about this exceptional role, please speak with our advisor at Berwick Partners, Jonathan Clark on +44 7736 818185.