Assistant Chief Executive

Reference Number: CEX-002873 Salary: Exec Director £147,873 to £190,668 Advert closing date: 25/10/2026 Department: CEX Location: Civic Centre Site Contract type: Permanent Division: Chief Executive Department Hours Per Week: 36 Contract End Date: Not specified Interview Date: 15/12/2026

London Borough of Enfield Assistant Chief Executive Up to £190,000 This is a brand-new role on Enfield's executive management team. Working alongside the chief executive, you will shape and deliver the council's transformation agenda, leveraging digital innovation and leading a diverse range of corporate services to drive better outcomes for residents. We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can bring together HR, Legal, Strategy, Digital and Communications to deliver organisational excellence, lead change at scale and help shape the future of the council.

Welcome Letter Enfield Delivers – Council Plan 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-2030 Recruitment Timetable Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026 Technical Interviews: 11-12th November 2026 Shortlist decision: 30th November 2026 Stakeholder panels and Final Interview: 15th December 2026 Contact Details - If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Jo Boardman on 07834 030501 or Penny Ransley on 07549 233685. If you would like to apply for this role please visit London Borough of Enfield – Ransley Boardman to submit your application by Sunday 25th October 2026. We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted' which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application.