Chief Executive & Head of Service

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

Location:

Hull Salary: £150,000 – £170,000

Contract:

Permanent

Hull and East Yorkshire is entering an exciting new chapter.

We are building a Combined Authority with the ambition, influence and capability to make a lasting difference to our economy, our places and the lives of the people who live and work here.

We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service to help turn that ambition into reality.

This is more than leading an established organisation. It is a rare opportunity to shape and build one.

Working closely with the Mayor, Executive Board and our partners, you will establish a high-performing organisation, create a culture of excellence and ensure our ambitions are translated into visible, measurable outcomes for residents, businesses and communities across Hull and East Yorkshire.

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) was established through the region’s devolution agreement, providing unprecedented opportunities to shape the future of our area. As a strategic authority, HEYCA is responsible for driving economic growth, skills development, transport improvements, investment and regeneration across the region. Working in partnership with local authorities, businesses, education providers, government departments and community organisations, we are committed to creating sustainable growth and increasing opportunity for everyone who lives and works here Hull and East Yorkshire is a region with significant strengths and enormous potential.

From our world-leading renewable energy sector and major ports to advanced manufacturing, logistics, digital innovation and a growing visitor economy, we are uniquely positioned to contribute to national growth while delivering local prosperity. As a developing organisation, HEYCA offers a truly unique opportunity to help shape both the future of the region and the organisation itself.

As Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, you will be the Combined Authority’s most senior officer and principal adviser to the Mayor and Executive Board. You will provide strategic and organisational leadership, building the partnerships, investment environment and delivery capability needed to drive the region forward.

• Your focus will include:
  Translating the Mayor’s vision and the Combined Authority’s ambitions into clear strategies, investment priorities and deliverable outcomes.
• Driving economic growth, regeneration, infrastructure investment and place-based development across Hull and East Yorkshire.
• Building an organisation that is agile, accountable, commercially aware and focused on delivery.
• Developing strong relationships with Government and ensuring Hull and East Yorkshire is influential within the national devolution agenda.
• Creating effective partnerships with businesses, investors, local authorities, education providers and communities.
• Ensuring programmes and investments deliver measurable impact, value for money and lasting benefits.
• Establishing a high-performing organisation with strong leadership, effective systems and a clear sense of purpose.
• Maintaining the highest standards of governance, financial stewardship, transparency and accountability.
• Representing Hull and East Yorkshire confidently and credibly at regional, national and international levels.

We are interested in leaders who have operated successfully within complex, high-profile environments and who understand how to translate strategy into successful delivery. Your career does not need to have followed a traditional local government pathway. You may currently be a Chief Executive,…