Chief Executive

Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Executive at West Lindsey District Council.

This is a time of great opportunity for our district. We are proud of our strong communities, beautiful rural and market town environments, and growing local economy—but we are also ambitious about the future.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive to help us deliver our vision and lead us through the next phase of growth, change, and service excellence.

West Lindsey delivers significant regeneration and cultural programmes, invests in our places, and works to make our town centres vibrant, inclusive, and resilient. From projects like the Gainsborough heritage-led regeneration and events such as Illuminate and the GO Festival, to the delivery of high-quality core services, from housing and waste collection to planning and customer support, our work is making a tangible difference to people’s lives.

As Leader of the Council, I am committed to ensuring that our organisation is bold, forward-thinking and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses. To support this, we are looking for an inspirational Chief Executive who can lead with clarity and purpose, work collaboratively with Members and officers, and bring a clear strategic focus to everything we do.

You will be joining a talented and dedicated team, passionate about public service and positive about the future. Together, we are determined to deliver excellent services and create a district that is truly thriving.

At the same time, this is a period of wider change in the local government landscape. As conversations around local government reorganisation evolve, we need a Chief Executive who is not only operationally strong but also politically astute, confident in managing change, and capable of creating meaningful partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

We want a leader who inspires trust, engages people, builds consensus, and is driven by a genuine commitment to public service and community impact.

If you believe you have the leadership qualities, strategic vision, and drive to help shape the future of West Lindsey, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Warm regards,

Councillor Trevor Young
Leader, West Lindsey District Council