Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place
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- Employer:
- Pembrokeshire County Council
- Location:
- Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
- Salary:
- £132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576 and relocation package
- Closing date:
- 3rd August 2026 at 9am
- Job Ref:
- GSe134162
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Description
Pembrokeshire is one of the UK’s most distinctive and ambitious places. Home to a world class coastline, vibrant communities, growing energy sector and nationally significant economic opportunities, this is a county with a compelling future. From the transformational potential of the Celtic Freeport to major regeneration programmes and investment in our towns, communities and infrastructure, there has never been a more exciting time to help shape Pembrokeshire’s next chapter.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to become our Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place. As the custodian of place, you will lead a broad and influential portfolio spanning regeneration, economic development, planning, property, transport, environmental services, climate change and major capital projects. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s ambitions while helping to shape the future prosperity of Pembrokeshire.
This is not a steady-state role. We need a resilient, politically astute and visible leader who thrives in complexity, embraces change and can galvanise teams behind a shared vision. You will bring people together, build a cohesive directorate and work across boundaries to deliver ambitious outcomes for residents, businesses and communities.
As Deputy Chief Executive you will be one of the principal leaders in the authority operating at the corporate centre and across the breadth and depth of the organisation.
We welcome applications from both local government and wider sectors. If you have successfully led significant place, regeneration, infrastructure or economic growth portfolios in a complex and politically sensitive environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
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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:
- Gary Evans
- Telephone:
- 07809 195 593
- Contact:
- Louise Bickley
- Telephone:
- 07586 715 788