Executive Director - Transformation and Improvement

About us

Warrington Borough Council is currently delivering a significant programme of recovery and transformation following the publication of a critical best value report.

The council is currently subject to government intervention and is being supported by Ministerial Envoys. In response to its challenges, the council has an ambitious Improvement and Recovery Plan, supported by a wider programme of organisational and cultural change, that will strengthen governance, deliver significant savings to move towards financial stability, enhance organisational performance and ensure the effective delivery of key services for our communities.

This role will be a driving force at the heart of the Council’s recovery agenda. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Improvement and Recovery Plan, while driving our transformation programme forward. They will play a pivotal role in embedding a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance, ensuring the Council delivers sustainable change and long-term organisational resilience.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and working alongside elected members, senior officers and the Ministerial Envoys, the successful postholder will influence and lead change at the highest level, delivering lasting impact for the organisation, its workforce and the communities it serves.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional leader to drive improvement at scale, with the platform and mandate to make a lasting difference to the Council and the communities it serves.

The closing date for applications is Friday 11 September 2026

Shortlisting will take place w/c Monday 14 September 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to interview by Friday 25 September 2026

Interviews will take place w/c Monday 05 October 2026

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.