Southend-on-Sea was awarded city status in March 2022 and is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations. We are a place of contrasts; rural, urban and coastal combine to create a unique opportunity for an ambitious Chief Executive with a track record of outstanding delivery. This is your chance to take forward our vision for our city and make your mark in our special part of the country.

We want a Chief Executive who will take us further on our journey and help us create a Southend that everyone is proud to call home, by maximising the opportunity of city status for all our residents, students, businesses and visitors. You will be knowledgeable and focussed, resourceful and determined, dedicated and caring and with a track record of delivery. A respected leader, you will inspire your workforce with enthusiasm, fairness, and integrity. Collaboration, leadership and influence will mark out your relationships with the city and region’s partnerships and sectors. Your values will be our values, your vision will be our vision and your energy will match our energy for Southend.

For an informal conversation contact Mark Bearn at Hays Executive on 07872 672290 or email mark.bearn@hays.com