Executive Director – Strategy, People & Transformation (Temporary - Basildon Borough Council)
Essex
Role
Executive Director – Strategy, People & Transformation (Temporary - Basildon Borough Council)
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary, Full Time
Dependant on experience
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 8th June 2025
Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to
recruit the role of
Interim Executive Director – Strategy, People & Transformation.
*This is a temporary full-time opportunity for an initial six-month
period. The role requires a presence at the Basildon Council office at
least three days per week. Given the interim nature of this position,
applicants are requested to include their salary expectations, along
with their availability for interviews and start dates, when submitting
an application.*
The Role
Basildon is a borough brimming with potential. With a bold vision for
inclusive and sustainable growth, we are committed to creating a thriving
future for our residents and businesses—delivering quality homes,
revitalised town centres, and a greener, more vibrant environment.
We are seeking an outstanding interim leader to step into the role of
Executive Director of Strategy, People & Transformation. This is a
pivotal opportunity to shape and drive forward our strategic ambitions,
lead our transformation agenda, and ensure our workforce is
future-ready—particularly in the context of Local Government Reorganisation
(LGR).
You will bring a proven track record of success in organisational
transformation, strategic leadership, and HR. Your ability to inspire,
influence and deliver at pace will be critical in helping us achieve our
goals.
Why choose Basildon Council?
Basildon Borough Council is one of the largest local authorities in the
East of England region and serves a population of approximately 172,000
people. The town of Basildon is regarded as a key economic hub with the
main areas of employment being engineering, research and development,
distribution and financial services. Basildon is also the second biggest
economy in the Thames Gateway, outside of Canary Wharf.
Note: ECC are advertising this role on behalf of Basildon
Council.
Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and
volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.
The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are
successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.
What you should do next?
If you are a visionary, collaborative, and results-driven leader ready
to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. If you have queries on
this role or require anything further, please email
sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk
The role will provide transformational leadership and services Integration
and Delivery across the Council’s key service areas, including: