Chief Executive

(Ref: 1C310N)

Salary competitive

The Borough of Broxbourne is in south east Hertfordshire, just north of London. It has a population of about 93,600 and is an attractive place to live, with award-winning green, open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. The area benefits from close links to the M25, other major motorways, airports and national train lines. With quick and easy access to London, desirable employment opportunities and potential for growth Broxbourne has for many years been and continues to be, a prosperous and highly sought after location. It is home to Tesco's headquarters, boasts modern shopping and leisure facilities and three bustling town centres. Through passion and innovation, Broxbourne Borough Council aims for excellence in service delivery. We believe in offering businesses and residents excellent value for money and consistently levy the lowest overall council tax in Hertfordshire.

The role of the Chief Executive is to provide inspirational, dynamic and professional leadership to facilitate the delivery of service objectives. You will:

• lead the Council's management team and develop an open, inclusive culture which encourages organisation-wide participation.

• consult and advise members on the essential aspects of the Council's work

• ensure the Council continues to deliver high quality, effective and efficient services to the borough's residents by constantly reviewing and streamlining its operations and minimising waste

• build and foster partnerships and relationships which advance the Council's aims

• oversee the economic development of the borough and enhance its status in the region.

Applicants will be graduates in a relevant discipline with an appropriate management qualification. They will have excellent people management skills, have an astute business mind and be a charismatic ambassador for the organisation.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, flexible working hours, a full training and development programme and local government pension scheme

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms of all job vacancies are listed on the Council's website

Application forms to be returned by Friday 4 October 2013 quoting the above reference number.

Borough Offices,

Bishops' College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9XQ

Telephone direct line: (01992) 785509

Fax (01992) 626917

Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk.