Opportunities

With a population of over 25,000 the Historic Market Town of Wellington is embarking on a thrilling new chapter with several significant regeneration projects and a growing events programme. The Town Council is going through an exciting transformation to match the Town’s growing ambition and we are seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking and proactive Chief Executive Officer who will help lead the council through into this exciting period.

If you have the enthusiasm, vision and commitment to take the Council forward, manage a budget of £620k and a workforce of seven, we would like to hear from you.

You will have a proven track record in administrative and financial management together with the necessary skills in people management and leadership, communication and organisation. You should be able to work under pressure but still maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in partnership with other stakeholders. You will be at least CILCA qualified hopefully with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and the ability to utilise the General Power of Competence.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to take overall responsibility for all council functions and services we would like to hear from you.

For further information and application form please visit our website www.wellington-shropshire.gov.uk or email [email protected].

Click here to download a job description, person specification and application form

Closing date for applications 19 February 2024

Interviews to be held w/c 26 February 2024