Wirral Council is entering a new chapter, with a new Chief Executive in Matt Bennett, a refreshed senior leadership structure and a clear focus on modernising the organisation and delivering outcomes residents can see and feel.

As Executive Director of Place, you will lead one of the Council’s most significant portfolios, bringing together Neighbourhoods and Regeneration into a single strategic directorate. This is a role that connects everyday services with long-term opportunity, shaping the way residents experience the borough now and the way Wirral grows for decades to come.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering place-based change at scale, who brings energy and ambition and a clear vision of what success looks like. A strong collaborator, your values will put Wirral’s communities at the heart of how the borough grows and develops.

This is a role with significant influence—both internally across the Council and externally with partners, developers, businesses, and communities.

About You

We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and inspirational leader with a strong track record in regeneration, place shaping, environment, neighbourhood services, transport or similar areas and proven ability to deliver major projects to time, budget, and high-quality outcomes.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and bring the drive, integrity and leadership behaviours expected of our Leaders.

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information please contact Tim Farr (07756 293292 / tim.farr@starfishsearch.com) or Tom Ripley (07701 217 520 / tom.ripley@starfishsearch.com)

This is a politically restricted post.

As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

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