Joint Assistant Director of Strategy and Corporate Services
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Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join us as Joint Assistant Director of Strategy and Corporate Services. This is a senior leadership position with wide-reaching impact, responsible for driving core central functions and ensuring high-quality service delivery that reflects the strategic ambitions and shared values of both councils.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you’ll lead on key corporate functions including strategy, policy, performance, risk management, climate change, and data insight. You will also oversee strategic external relationships—particularly with central government—and play a vital role in driving collaboration, cultural alignment, and change across both councils.
As a member of the Joint Leadership Team, you’ll be accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of services that reflect the shared strategic aims and values of both councils. You’ll act as a visible and proactive leader, providing clear, inspiring direction to staff, partners, Councillors, and stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for a highly experienced and credible professional with a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across complex portfolios in the public sector or a similarly complex environment. You’ll bring a strong background in corporate policy, strategy, performance, and transformation, along with a collaborative leadership style that inspires confidence across political and professional boundaries.
Your knowledge of the public sector will ensure that the work of both councils is delivered in line with their shared values, strategic priorities, and commitment to continuous improvement.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact across two ambitious councils and shape services that make a real difference to our communities, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact hr@waverley.gov.uk
The closing date for application is 5pm on the 5th September 2025 and we anticipate interviews being held in September on a date to be confirmed.
Equality and Inclusion Statement
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time.
Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Salary range
- £97,696 per year