What We're Looking For

We are interested in leaders who have operated successfully within complex, high-profile environments and who understand how to translate strategy into successful delivery. Your career does not need to have followed a traditional local government pathway. You may currently be a Chief Executive, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director or senior leader operating within the public, private or regulated sectors.

Your experience could come from areas such as infrastructure, transport, investment, regeneration, property, development, energy, utilities, technology or another complex organisation operating across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. What matters most is the leadership, experience and perspective you bring.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience at executive or board level.
• A strong track record of delivering transformation, growth or major programmes.
• Exceptional commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of managing significant investment programmes, resources or complex portfolios.
• The ability to work effectively with Boards, elected members, senior stakeholders and key decision-makers.
• Outstanding relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience of developing partnerships across organisational and sector boundaries.
• The judgement, resilience and political awareness required to operate successfully within a high-profile environment.
• Experience of leading organisations through growth, complexity and change.
• A strong commitment to governance, accountability and public value.

You will combine strategic thinking with a strong delivery mindset. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable engaging with Government, investors, businesses, communities and employees. Someone who can see the bigger picture while maintaining a relentless focus on delivery and outcomes.

Why Hull and East Yorkshire

Hull and East Yorkshire is a region with exceptional potential and growing national significance. Our area combines a proud industrial heritage with major opportunities across clean energy, advanced manufacturing, ports and logistics, housing, infrastructure, regeneration, digital innovation and skills development.

Through devolution, Hull and East Yorkshire has secured significant long-term funding and powers that will enable local decision-making, unlock investment and accelerate economic growth.

Few leadership opportunities offer the chance to shape both a new organisation and the future trajectory of an entire region.

As Chief Executive, you will have the opportunity to influence how devolution is delivered locally, strengthen the region's voice nationally and create the conditions for sustainable growth and prosperity for decades to come. This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference on a regional and national scale.

Your Impact

Success in this role will not simply be measured by strategies developed or organisational structures established. It will be seen in:

• Investment secured.
• Infrastructure delivered.
• Economic growth accelerated.
• Stronger regional and national partnerships.
• New opportunities created for residents and businesses.
• Improved outcomes for communities across Hull and East Yorkshire.

This is one of the most significant public leadership appointments currently available in Northern England.

If you are an ambitious and visionary leader with the ability to build organisations, influence policy, secure investment and deliver transformational change, we would welcome your application.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your current CV to careers@hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk
• A supporting statement outlining:
  • Your suitability for the role.
  • Evidence of your relevant achievements and experience.
  • The contribution you believe you could make to Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026
Interviews: WC 9th November 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a structured assessment and selection process, including stakeholder engagement activities, presentations and interviews. The preferred candidate will be subject to formal appointment by the Combined Authority.

This post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended).

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the people we serve.