Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of Tameside? Do you have the drive and ambition to lead an organisation committed to delivering excellence, tackling inequalities, and putting residents first?

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to provide bold, visible leadership – not just within the Council but across the borough, Greater Manchester, and beyond. Working closely with elected Members, strategic partners, businesses, and communities, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a thriving, inclusive, and forward-thinking Tameside.

As our Chief Executive, you will:

• Champion transformation – modernising and reshaping services to be efficient, effective, and responsive to residents’ needs.
• Lead at place level – integrating health, social care, and public services to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.
• Drive strategic partnerships – working closely with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to influence regional and national policy.
• Embed a high-performance culture – ensuring our workforce is ambitious, motivated, and empowered to deliver real change.
• Raise Tameside’s profile – representing the borough as a dynamic and forward-thinking place to live, work, and invest.

As the incoming Chief Executive of Tameside Council, you will spearhead several pivotal regeneration projects aimed at revitalising our communities and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Key initiatives include: Stalybridge Town Centre Regeneration and our Hyde Town Centre Masterplan.

This is a career-defining leadership role where you will have the autonomy, influence, and resources to make a real difference. Tameside is at a pivotal moment, and we need a leader who can bring people together, drive innovation, and turn bold ideas into action.

If you are an inspirational, politically astute, and people-centred leader, ready to take on the challenge of delivering transformational change, we want to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact one our retained consultants at Penna.

Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or email: amin.aziz@penna.com

Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com

Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com

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