Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary

LRALC 
Supporting Local Councils in Leicestershire & Rutland

Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC Limited)

Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary

The Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC Limited) has a vacancy for a Chief Executive Officer who will lead the association’s growing range of support services for member Town and Parish Councils in Leicestershire and Rutland. 

The new CEO must demonstrate excellent management, communication, organisational and administration skills. They will be responsible for the delivery of all LRALC’s core services including but not limited to, advice, training, and internal audit. Guidance, advice, and support for member councils will form a significant part of the job description. 

Liaison with partner organisations, and identification of new revenue streams will also be key components of the role. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead a team with clarity to develop their skills and experiences. An understanding of local government would be an advantage, though not essential. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is vital to the success of this role. Experience of leading a team of people, reporting to a Board of Directors, together with a strong financial management is essential. 

An application form, job description and person specification can be downloaded from www.leicestershireandrutlandalc.gov.uk/job-vacancies or can be made available on request to the LRALC office. 
Applications will only be considered on a completed application form. 

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tony Hirons, Chairman of the Board of Directors, anthonyhirons@btinternet.com 

Closing date for completed applications: Friday 5th September 2025 

Application forms to be returned to anthonyhirons@btinternet.com