Chief Executive, Enfield Council Salary: 186,000 - 221,000 Enfield Council is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive to lead one of London s most dynamic and diverse boroughs. This is a unique opportunity to drive forward an ambitious agenda, ensuring the council delivers high-quality services, fosters economic growth, and makes a lasting impact on local communities. Located in North London, Enfield has a strong financial foundation, a committed workforce, and a clear vision for the future. We are home to major regeneration projects, including the transformation and development of Meridian Water, which will deliver 10,000 new homes and create thousands of jobs. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in initiatives such as the Enfield Chase Restoration Project, one of London s largest reforestation efforts. We need a Chief Executive who brings strategic leadership, financial and organisational expertise, and a deep commitment to public service. You will work closely with elected members, partners, and communities to shape a fairer, greener, safer and more prosperous borough. Inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration will be at the heart of your approach, ensuring Enfield remains a place where people and businesses thrive. For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: James Miller on 07701 233159 or email james.millerpenna.com Dawar Hashmi on 07513 706265 or email dawar.hashmipenna.com Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 20 th March 2025. How to apply We are not asking for candidates to apply via our council site https://leadingenfield.co.uk/ To make an application, please click the link above to apply This guidance contains important information to help with your application: Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details. Please ensure your full employment history is outlined in your CV; and that where there are essential criteria, competencies and/or qualifications you make clear how you meet these. We may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process. Please provide the details of two referees in your CV. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date. Please share with us in your supporting statement, the values and behaviours that you bring to your leadership, and how you will transfer your skills and experience into this role. Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. Please return your application by the closing date no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun. Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application. At any point throughout the process our retained consultants at Penna will be happy to help you with information, insight and guidance about the process and our clients. The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process: Activity Date Closing Date 20th March 2025 Longlist Date (candidates are not required to attend) w/c 31st March 2025 Preliminary Interviews (In person at Penna Offices) 15th April 2025 Shortlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) 25th April 2025 Internal/External stakeholder engagement panels & Final Panel Interviews 8th & 9th May 2025 We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.