Chief Operating Officer, Ipswich

Now you can make twice the difference

We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team, helping to deliver our vision for the future of our communities and residents

We are not just talking about our pledge to help create a resilient, more sustainable future, we’re also talking about continuity.

Our award-winning partnership here in Babergh and Mid Suffolk has allowed generations of residents to live fulfilled lives in a district that encourages and empowers them to shape the future they want.

In order to deliver our vision and make a significant difference, we need the right people leading the charge.

Let’s talk about impact

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will work with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Councillors to drive forward transformational plans, focusing on ensuring that all residents receive high quality, value for money services.

This is your opportunity to bring your strategic leadership and vision to make a real change through:

• horizon scanning on cross-cutting issues
• driving performance improvement across services
• act as the political-management interface to support our Portfolio Holders, Cabinets and Members in our journey in maintaining Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils’ high performance and sustainability promises.

You will also act as both Councils’ Monitoring Officer.

Let’s talk about you

Passionate about partnership working?

This role gives you the opportunity to work with external partners and stakeholders, as well as working with your internal colleagues, to drive the delivery of outcomes across the Babergh and Mid Suffolk area.

You will be at the forefront of making a difference in our communities, representing and acting as an ambassador for both our Councils.

With previous experience of working within a Senior Management Team, you will be capable of providing transformational leadership that supports organisational development and our strategic vision.

Let’s talk about Babergh and Mid Suffolk

Located in the heart of Suffolk, the districts of Babergh and Mid Suffolk enjoy incredible landscapes, including two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, coastal scenes and conservation areas.

Babergh is part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, which includes the Stour and Orwell estuaries, a site of European nature conservation interest, and Dedham Vale and Stour Valley AONB.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are at the forefront of joint working and are a progressive award-winning partnership, serving over 200,000 residents across our two districts. We are two sovereign councils, each with a strong sense of identity, but with a shared vision of the future.

We have integrated our two councils’ workforces and were one of the first districts nationally to move to a joint headquarters, together with our colleagues in Suffolk County Council and our health partners.

Together, we work to improve resources, refresh our values and do whatever it takes to deliver a thriving, sustainable future for all.

This is your opportunity to create a tomorrow where generations can thrive.

To find out more

For a confidential conversation, please call Greg Hayes on 07423 243415 or Ella Milward Hamylton on 07398 478852.

The recruitment for this position is being managed exclusively by Tile Hill, who are operating as an Executive Recruitment Consultancy, on behalf of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.

How to apply

Please do not submit your application via the apply link on this advert.

For further information on how to apply, please visit the Tile Hill website (tile-hill.co.uk)

Closing date: Midnight, 24 May 2024.