Chief Executive position for Cheshire East Council in Crewe

Image: Crewe town centre - where the Council is looking to appoint a development partner for the next phase of its regeneration (courtesy Cheshire East Council)

Cheshire East is looking for a new Chief Executive.

It says:

'Over the last year, the organisation has strengthened its leadership, sharpened its focus and made tangible progress. Transformation is underway and there is a clearer understanding of what needs to happen next. Now we need a Chief Executive who can take that work further and turn it into lasting change.

'This is a significant leadership role in one of the country’s largest unitary authorities. You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place with enormous potential. Internally, the task is clear: build confidence, strengthen accountability and create a culture in which people can perform at their best. That requires a leader who is visible, genuine and straightforward; someone who listens, brings people together and is prepared to make difficult decisions when needed.

'Externally, the opportunity is equally important. Devolution is reshaping the regional landscape. Cheshire East needs a Chief Executive who can build strong relationships with government, business, public services and partners, represent the borough with confidence and ensure its voice carries weight.

'Leading Cheshire East also means understanding the whole place. Our economy, communities, children and families, infrastructure, environment and public services are interconnected. The next Chief Executive must be able to bring those perspectives together and lead beyond organisational boundaries.

'We are looking for a rounded corporate leader with judgement, political acuity and the ability to inspire confidence across different audiences.

'You will be as credible with government and partners as you are accessible to our workforce. You will know when to lead from the front, when to challenge and when to create the space for others to lead.

Cheshire East has already begun to change.'

Employer

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

5 Nov 2026

Sector

Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team, Regeneration and Local Economies

Job role

Chief Executive

Contract Type

Full time

For further information please visit: www.wearecheshireeast.co.uk