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Chief Executive Officer \n Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ \n Salary: £76,911 – £92,021 (SCP 55–62) + Local Government Pension Scheme \n Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week (with evening and weekend working) \n Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 29th September 2026 \n Interview date: In person week commencing 19th October (Stage 1) 20th October (stage 2) \n A town with momentum — and a leadership role with real influence. \n Newton Abbot is a place with energy, identity and ambition. A historic market town with a proud civic tradition, a lively events programme and major regeneration underway. With new councillors joining in 2027, assets transferring from the District Council and wider changes across Devon, this is a rare chance to help shape a town’s future at a defining moment. \n About the role \n This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a community that values its council. You’ll be the Council’s Proper Officer, but also its strategic leader, the person who helps Newton Abbot navigate change, strengthen partnerships and turn ambition into outcomes. You will lead a committed officer team, support 18 councillors, and steer an organisation that delivers services, manages assets, runs cultural programmes, supports events and plays a visible role in civic life. \n You’ll work across everything that makes a town feel alive: public spaces, heritage and the museum, events, cultural identity, community organisations and relationships with Teignbridge, Devon and the voluntary sector. \n And as the Council takes on new responsibilities and prepares for wider changes in local government, you’ll play a central role in building organisational capacity — strengthening systems, developing staff and ensuring the organisation is ready for the future. \n You’ll represent Newton Abbot confidently within the evolving local government landscape, including the Local Government Review and future Unitary arrangements. This is a role with breadth, influence and visibility, one where your leadership will be felt across the town. \n About you \n You’ll have experience in senior leadership, governance, and financial oversight of a significant budget, bringing the confidence to steward public funds responsibly while building the organisational capacity needed for an ambitious council. You’ll be comfortable navigating political environments and building trust with partners, staff and residents. \n You’ll bring a leadership style that is calm, collaborative and grounded in good judgement — someone who can advise councillors with clarity and balance, motivate a small team, and strengthen systems as the Council takes on new responsibilities. \n If you’re motivated by improving outcomes for residents and want a role where your leadership is visible and valued, this is the right place. \n What do we offer \n\n • Competitive salary: £74,454 – £89,081 (SCP 55–62)\n, • Local Government Pension Scheme\n, • 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 after five years)\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Support for professional development\n, • A welcoming, committed team and a community that values its council\n\n To Apply \n If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Newton Abbot Town Council, please do not hesitate to apply.

Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Academy, part of the TBGS Multi-Academy Trust, seek a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, budgeting and governance across two schools. This role combines strategic finance with education sector stewardship, driving sustainability and resource

Director of Resources Bovey Tracey, Devon About Us Dartmoor National Park Authority is seeking a Director of Resources to join our Senior Leadership Team. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we enter a new era for Dartmoor and the Authority. A new Chair and new Chief Executive are leading the Authority into its next period, with a strong focus on transforming the organisation to better support delivery of our new Vision for Dartmoor, our Partnership Plan and Local Plan. Dartmoor National Park Authority is the body that oversees the vibrant, living, working landscape and communities of Dartmoor National Park. Our vision is to work with others to make Dartmoor alive with nature, a great place to live and work, celebrated for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, carbon negative and providing a warm welcome to all. We are a small organisation, but our staff, Members and volunteers are committed to making a difference – leaving Dartmoor in a better condition than we inherited it. Dartmoor is a special place, and this is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help shape the Authority's future. The Benefits • Competitive Director-level salary (from £71,000 per annum) - Generous annual leave and flexitime policies - Cycle to work scheme - Access to electric vehicle pool car fleet - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - Beautiful office location on a National Trust estate, with free parking and café on site - Discounts at National Park Visitor Centres and car parks - The opportunity to make a lasting difference in one of the UK's most special landscapes The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Resources will provide strategic leadership across the Authority's corporate resources. This is a broad and influential role, bringing together finance, people and organisational development, commercial activity, communications, IT, property and governance. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join the senior team, with a particular focus on ensuring we are developing innovative and sustainable programmes to increase our financial independence and sustainability. You will support our amazing frontline teams to deliver our vision and provide great opportunities for our existing staff to develop and for new routes into working with and for us. A key priority will be to strengthen the Authority's financial resilience through innovative and sustainable approaches to income generation, commercial activity and asset management. You will also lead the continued development of our corporate services, digital capability and organisational culture, ensuring we have the people, systems and resources needed to deliver our ambitions for Dartmoor. You will provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Members, supporting effective governance, financial stewardship, risk management and organisational performance. Subject to qualifications and experience, the postholder may be designated as the Authority's Section 151 Officer or assume other statutory governance responsibilities as appropriate. About You We are looking for an experienced and dynamic senior leader with a strong track record of managing complex organisations, leading change and developing people. Ideally, you will bring experience from commercial or charitable backgrounds, great leadership and people skills and a commitment to making us a great employer and leaders in this very special place. You will bring strong financial, commercial and strategic leadership skills, together with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative approaches to organisational and financial sustainability. You will be a confident communicator and collaborative leader, able to build effective relationships with Members, staff, partners and stakeholders. You will be commercially minded, while understanding the importance of public service and Dartmoor's unique environmental and community context. Most importantly, you will share our ambition to make Dartmoor National Park Authority a great organisation to work for and help us deliver an exciting new chapter for Dartmoor. The full job description and person specification are available with the recruitment information via the apply button, which provides further details about the role and essential and desirable criteria. A Unique Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join Dartmoor National Park Authority at a pivotal moment and to help shape our future. If you have the leadership experience, ambition and values to help us build a sustainable, high-performing organisation that can deliver for Dartmoor, we would love to hear from you. For further information, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Tom Surrey, CEO (National Park Officer). Contact details are available via the apply button. To apply for the role, please select the apply button. Closing date for applications: Monday 28 September 2026 (12 noon) Dartmoor National Park Authority is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that the more inclusive our environment, the better our work will be

Chief Executive Officer Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ Salary: £76,911 – £92,021 (SCP 55–62) + Local Government Pension Scheme Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week (with evening and weekend working) Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 29th September 2026 Interview date: In person week commencing 19th October (Stage 1) 20th October (stage 2) A town with momentum — and a leadership role with real influence. Newton Abbot is a place with energy, identity and ambition. A historic market town with a proud civic tradition, a lively events programme and major regeneration underway. With new councillors joining in 2027, assets transferring from the District Council and wider changes across Devon, this is a rare chance to help shape a town’s future at a defining moment. About the role This is a high‑impact leadership role at the heart of a community that values its council. You’ll be the Council’s Proper Officer, but also its strategic leader, the person who helps Newton Abbot navigate change, strengthen partnerships and turn ambition into outcomes. You will lead a committed officer team, support 18 councillors, and steer an organisation that delivers services, manages assets, runs cultural programmes, supports events and plays a visible role in civic life. You’ll work across everything that makes a town feel alive: public spaces, heritage and the museum, events, cultural identity, community organisations and relationships with Teignbridge, Devon and the voluntary sector. And as the Council takes on new responsibilities and prepares for wider changes in local government, you’ll play a central role in building organisational capacity — strengthening systems, developing staff and ensuring the organisation is ready for the future. You’ll represent Newton Abbot confidently within the evolving local government landscape, including the Local Government Review and future Unitary arrangements. This is a role with breadth, influence and visibility, one where your leadership will be felt across the town. About you You’ll have experience in senior leadership, governance, and financial oversight of a significant budget, bringing the confidence to steward public funds responsibly while building the organisational capacity needed for an ambitious council. You’ll be comfortable navigating political environments and building trust with partners, staff and residents. You’ll bring a leadership style that is calm, collaborative and grounded in good judgement — someone who can advise councillors with clarity and balance, motivate a small team, and strengthen systems as the Council takes on new responsibilities. If you’re motivated by improving outcomes for residents and want a role where your leadership is visible and valued, this is the right place. What do we offer Competitive salary: £74,454 – £89,081 (SCP 55–62) Local Government Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 after five years) Employee Assistance Programme Support for professional development A welcoming, committed team and a community that values its council To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Newton Abbot Town Council, please do not hesitate to apply