Chief Executive
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- Employer:
- Rochdale Borough Council
- Location:
- Rochdale
- Salary:
- £185,760 - £206,400
- Closing date:
- Thursday 30th April 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe129625
Description
Pioneering, Passionate, Proud
Built on an industrial heritage and the birthplace of the worldwide cooperative movement, the borough of Rochdale is a place that is pioneering, passionate and proud. A place where everyone can succeed and be part of a vibrant and diverse borough, irrespective of their background, and those that are vulnerable get the support they need. We want a fairer and more sustainable economy for all - empowering communities to thrive, connecting them to the opportunities that Rochdale and the wider region have to offer.
Rochdale is at the forefront of an award-winning integrated health and care model that is focussed on population health and prevention, aiming for better outcomes and a sustainable Greater Manchester NHS. The council is a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and works closely to align initiatives with sub-regional strategies and is a key growth location within Greater Manchester.
As our new Chief Executive and NHS Place Based Lead, you will be at the heart of achieving our ambition, sharing our passions, embodying our values and driving a successful team, but most importantly, ensuring that the borough of Rochdale and its people are at the heart of everything
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Philip Emms
- Telephone:
- 07590 225 472
- Contact:
- Alex Hayes
- Telephone:
- 07586 715 843