LEAD CHICHESTER’S LEGACY AND HELP SHAPE WEST SUSSEX’ FUTURE

At Chichester District Council, we take great pride in leading the transformation of our vibrant city, located in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Our commitment to thoughtful and sustainable development positions Chichester as a beacon of opportunity on the South Coast—a place where residents, visitors, and businesses thrive. Here, heritage blends effortlessly with modernity, creating unparalleled opportunities for living, working, and leisure.
Chichester, along with our wider network across West Sussex, is a community with a big heart and even greater ambitions. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with one of the most dynamic and experienced senior leadership teams on the south coast. As we move toward devolution and navigate the changing landscape of local government in West Sussex, this role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of shaping the future of both the council and the region. If you’re seeking a challenge and an opportunity to position yourself at the heart of the new local government landscape, this is your moment.

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As you step into this role, you will inherit a well established legal function within a stable and dynamic political environment, presenting an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate. Working closely with both the Chief Executive and the S151 Officer, you will be part of a vital leadership team, ensuring cohesive and strategic decision making. As the guardian of our legal standards, you will be responsible for upholding the highest levels of compliance and ethics making a key contribution to major initiatives that support regeneration, environmental sustainability, social wellbeing, and financial foresight. Your role will also involve managing complex legal challenges, including joint ventures and commercial projects, where your strategic and commercial acumen will be instrumental to your success. You will be a crucial voice in shaping policies and guiding our council through its next chapter as we prepare for significant local government reform.