Thank you for expressing an interest in our role of Director of Corporate Services and Transformation at North Somerset Council.

We are a unitary authority in the West of England with a reputation for innovation, efficiency and value led culture. The North Somerset area is an attractive place to live and work, with excellent transport links to London, Bristol, Bath, Devon and Cornwall. We have amazing assets; a beautiful coastline, areas of outstanding natural beauty, both Bristol airport and Portbury dock are in our footprint and the M5 providing a gateway into the southwest. Like many local authorities, we are facing financial challenges, but we have strong foundations and ambitions to improve our sustainability alongside our vision of being Open, Fair and Green and improve outcomes for our residents and businesses.

This role has been refreshed to focus on our continuing need to deliver impactful transformation, following the resignation of our current Director. It reports directly to me and the successful candidate will be a member of my Corporate Leadership Team. You will need to bring imagination and flair to the role, bringing new ideas as well as the skills, experience and determination to effectively lead the delivery of council wide transformation alongside enabling and customer facing services.

If you want to lead a Directorate responsible for bringing together council wide transformation alongside enabling services and you have the vision, drive, passion and experience to achieve our ambitions and deliver on our commitments, we would love you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Director of Corporate Services and Transformation (Salary: £131,897 to £150,472)

About the Opportunity

At North Somerset, relationships matter. We’re a small, friendly authority with big ambitions; we’re looking for an exceptional leader to join us as our Director of Corporate Resources and Transformation.

This is a pivotal role at a critical time. With the arrival of our new Chief Executive, Mandy Bishop, we are embarking on a bold new phase of reform and transformation. We have ambitious plans to improve outcomes for our children, young people, and wider community. We need an innovative, forward-thinking leader to help turn those plans into reality.

As our new Director, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the future of our Corporate Resources directorate. You’ll drive our transformation programme, set the vision for change, and embed a modern, data-driven approach that delivers real value for our residents. With much of our enabling infrastructure already in place, you’ll have the freedom to focus on culture, collaboration, and performance – ensuring the directorate works seamlessly as one.

This is also a unique opportunity to strengthen the Council’s financial resilience and commercial focus. Working closely with our Section 151 Officer, you’ll bring strategic financial credibility and assurance while driving innovation in commissioning and service delivery. You’ll have strong political backing, engaged members, and a committed leadership team around you.

We know the challenges facing local government are significant – but at North Somerset, the opportunity to make a lasting impact is even greater. If you’re an inspiring, collaborative leader with the drive to shape transformation at scale, this is a place where you can truly make your mark.

Closing Date for Applications : Sunday 12th October at midnight

Useful Information:

Mandy Bishop

Chief Executive, North Somerset Council

Key Contacts

For a confidential discussion, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here:

Anita Denton, Senior Consultant

07725 554802
anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk

Helen Alwell, Senior Consultant

07931 543313
helen.alwell@tile-hill.co.uk