Join our Executive Team

Thank you very much for your interest in joining Basildon Council. This is a significant and exciting time to join a Council with huge potential, serious ambition and a strong sense of purpose.

Basildon is one of Essex’s most dynamic places: proud of its history, powered by thriving communities, attracting major investment and focused on an ambitious future. We are here to deliver excellent services, drive sustainable growth and help every resident thrive.

As we accelerate transformation, modernisation and improvement and in the context of LGR, we need exceptional leaders who match our ambition and passion for delivering an exceptional public service.

These appointments will help shape the Council’s future – and the future of the borough we serve.

We are recruiting to three vital leadership roles – Chief Executive, Assistant Director of Legal & Democracy (Monitoring Officer) and Assistant Director of Finance.

These are standout opportunities to lead where it matters: in a borough with scale, momentum and the determination to do more for its residents. The leaders we appoint will not simply manage services – they will shape direction, build confidence, drive improvement and leave a lasting legacy for Basildon.

If you have the judgement, enthusiasm and commitment to lead at this level, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to help shape Basildon’s next chapter and make a lasting difference for the people and places we serve.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Andy Barnes
Leader of Basildon Council