Chief Executive Officer, Oldham Council

Salary: £179,420 to £200,623

Oldham’s time is now…

Oldham Council is on the brink of something amazing.

We’re making the lives of Oldham people better by transforming our borough and our services with an ambition that is unrivalled and a determination that’s fierce.

And we need a chief executive to lead us as we make this change happen.

We’re looking for a dynamic, resilient leader who:

  • Shares our passion for equality, innovation, and excellence.
  • Inspires and empowers a high-performing workforce.
  • Drives forward economic growth, community cohesion, and sustainable development.
  • Has a proven record of senior strategic leadership in complex, high-profile environments.

“I can’t promise it will be easy, but I can promise it will be incredibly rewarding.” – Cllr. Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council

Oldham’s time is now. Is it yours too?

Find out more about the role and person specification by downloading the full application pack:

How to apply

To apply, please visit Greater.Jobs and submit your application via our application portal.

You’ll be requested to submit an up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Your CV should include:

  •  Full contact details
  • Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees)
  • Details of your notice period

We’d encourage you to have a informal and confidential conversation with the Leader of the Council and/or current Chief Executive.

To arrange this, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please email: Steve.Hughes@oldham.gov.uk

Timetable

  • Longlisting: Friday 31 Jan / 3rd Feb
  • Assessment centre: 14 February 2025 (includes stakeholder/staff panel + member panel)
  • Final Interview: 25 February 2025
  • Full Council approval: 6 March 2025