This position is hosted by Durham County Council. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive with the vision and leadership to transform regional commissioning of care for children across the North East region. This is a rare and high-profile opportunity to lead the creation and establishment of the North East Regional Care Co-operative (RCC), a new organisation bringing together 12 Local Authorities to deliver sustainable, high-quality regional care arrangements for children. It could be a defining role for the right candidate with the opportunity to shape the future.

As Chief Executive, you will provide visible, executive-level leadership through the RCC’s start-up phase and beyond. You will be accountable for developing and delivering the RCC’s strategy and business plan, ensuring the organisation meets national minimum requirements while being shaped to meet the context of the North East. Working closely with elected members, senior officers, partners and r...