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Chief Executive
Salary
£205,749 to £224,986 plus relocation support and Returning Officer allowances
Location:
North Yorkshire
Contract
Full-Time Permanent
Lead one of the most ambitious councils in local government.
North Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive.
Serving 640,000 residents across England's largest county, North Yorkshire Council is one of the country's newest and most ambitious unitary authorities. Three years on from local government reorganisation, we are financially resilient, high performing and nationally recognised for service excellence. Now we are looking for a Chief Executive who can build on these strong foundations and lead us into the future.
This is a role of national significance. Working closely with elected Members, partners, communities and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, you will shape the future of one of the UK's most diverse and influential local authorities.
Why North Yorkshire?
- Lead one of England's largest unitary councils.
- Join a financially stable, high-performing organisation.
- Work with a talented and ambitious workforce.
- Influence regional and national policy and investment.
- Deliver impact at scale across communities, places and public services.
- Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in one of the UK's most desirable locations.
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We are looking for a proven strategic leader with the credibility, political acumen and vision to lead a complex organisation and inspire confidence across members, colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
Whether you are an established Chief Executive or a senior local government leader ready for your next challenge, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of North Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire Council
One County. Many Places. Unlimited Potential.
Closing date: 21 October
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From the 1st April 2023 the eight district, borough and county councils in North Yorkshire merge to form the new Council, serving 611,000 residents.
The County of North Yorkshire is the largest County in England and Wales. Within the county are 598 square miles of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and 530 square miles of the North York Moors National Park. The county is included in the Yorkshire and Humberside Region.
Whilst the economy of the County has traditionally been dependent on agriculture and tourism, there is a fast growing high technology base and this, together with other forms of light manufacturing industry, is of increasing importance. The Council has an active policy of economic development and the predominantly rural character of the County is highly attractive to high technology businesses as well as the traditional industries of farming, food production and tourism. The County contains several centres of great historic interest, market towns that invite light industrial development, the modern coalfield area in the South, scenic, lightly populated upland areas and the extensive lowland area in the Vale of York.
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With a brand new Council, newly elected members, the prospect of a new combined authority as well as its' first ever mayor, North Yorkshire is on the cusp of a new dawn. The county already has firm foundations - a strong culture and identity which is rich in heritage; thriving communities where the people and places are resilient and innovative; beautiful scenery with stunning landscapes, quaint villages, market and coastal towns; plus the vibrant cities of York and Leeds just on the doorstep. This amazing county combines the best of the traditional and the modern, and is widely regarded as one of the best places to live in the UK. North Yorkshire is a great place to live, work and do business.
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Published on 14 Sep 2026
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