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- Lead the development and delivery of a high-profile programme to establish the new Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) across Sussex.
- Drive collaboration and alignment across three upper-tier authorities, building a strong culture of trust while respecting individual sovereignties.
- Engage and influence key stakeholders, including Government departments, local businesses, and community groups, ensuring inclusive and transparent communication.
- Oversee governance, compliance, and financial management, ensuring legal, regulatory, and budgetary responsibilities are met throughout the transition.
- Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment focused on achieving long-term, sustainable change.
- Extensive senior-level experience in programme or organisational development within local government or the wider public sector, with a proven ability to lead complex transitions or start-ups.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building collaborative relationships across local authorities, Government, and diverse partners.
- In-depth understanding of governance, compliance, and financial management in a local government context, including experience managing large budgets.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a postgraduate or management qualification (Level 6/7) and evidence of continued professional development.
- Strategic thinker and problem solver, with excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a shared culture of trust, delivery, and innovation across organisational boundaries.
