Dear Applicant,

Welcome, and thank you for considering a senior management career at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

These are exciting opportunities for passionate and skilled leaders to be part of our senior team to help drive forward our ambitious vision for the future.

We are currently recruiting to four senior positions that sit across the Council:

• Two Chief Officer roles

• Two Head of Service roles

These positions are central to our corporate vision to support every resident of Blackburn with Darwen, no matter who they are, to achieve a good quality life, and our mission to build happier, healthier and safer communities.  

As part of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the strategic direction of the Council

• Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional outcomes

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to co-produce, driving positive change, and

• Make a real difference to the lives of those we serve.

Our teams play a vital role in shaping lives, empowering communities, and delivering outstanding support to those who need it most.

We are looking for individuals who bring not only experience and expertise, but also a commitment to inclusion, innovation and partnership. Your leadership will be instrumental in navigating the challenges of today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Our workforce has a strong focus on our values: Trust, Respect, Ambition, Collaboration and Kindness – known as our TRACK values. We strive to recruit people who can appreciate and share these values.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that truly matters, in an organisation that values ambition, compassion, and excellence, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to meeting you.

Kind regards,

Denise Park

Chief Executive