Chief Executive

Salary: £200,000

Closing date: Friday 6 December 2024

Southampton is buzzing. Home to one of the UK’s top universities and 38,000 students, Southampton Football Club and Grade II listed parks and gardens, our city boasts a cultural quarter, maritime quarter, old town, busy city centre city centre and bustling district high streets. Our thriving visitor economy, major cruise and container port and airport firmly positions us as a city of opportunity and growth.

We have a new Leader providing strong political leadership and an ambitious corporate plan and transformation programme underway. This is a pivotal time for Southampton; as well as our modernisation agenda, we have bold and exciting plans for a multi-million pound city centre renewal scheme and devolution is back on the table.

We are seeking an ambitious Chief Executive who will grip the challenges facing the sector while recognising the unique qualities of our city. Your commitment to addressing inequalities within our communities and collaborating with partners will ensure our growth plans benefit every resident and business.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Penny Ransley (07549 233685) or Jo Boardman (07834 030501) at Starfish Search or visit the Starfish website.