LGA - Chief Operating Officer

Role: Chief Operating Officer

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Salary: £125,000 - £135,000 per annum based on experience and capabilities

Location: Home-Based or London, Office Based (those that are office based will receive an additional £4,082 per annum for London Weighting)

About Local Government Association (LGA)

The LGA is the national membership body representing local authorities, working to support, promote, and improve local government. As a politically-led, cross-party organisation, we represent councils to ensure a strong, unified voice with national government, aiming to influence policy and advocate for local solutions to national issues.

Our membership includes 315 of the 317 councils in England, covering district, county, metropolitan, and unitary authorities, as well as London boroughs and the City of London. Welsh unitary councils are represented through the Welsh Local Government Association.

About the Role

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Local Government Association (LGA), you will play a crucial role in driving our mission to be a modern, innovative, and high-performing membership organisation. You will lead efforts to transform the LGA into a hub of excellence, developing and executing strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability, a strong commercial approach, and exceptional asset management. Your leadership will also be key in fostering a talented, engaged workforce and harnessing the power of technology to achieve outstanding outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing a streamlined, efficient operational approach that enhances the LGA's ability to support councils effectively. You will lead cross-functional teams with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style that inspires individuals and drives team success.

Lead initiatives to optimise processes, boost operational agility, and elevate the overall performance of the LGA as a progressive, responsive organisation.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Demonstrable experience in a senior leadership role within a progressive organisation, focused on driving impactful results within a political/change management environment.
• Ability to create a culture of innovation and enterprise based on trust, fairness and openness.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive organisational transformation and performance.
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities within local government, with the ability to anticipate the needs of local authorities and effectively translate them into practical solutions and impactful outcomes.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Managerial experience in successful resource management, including detailed management of large and complex budgets, and the delivery and measurement of cost-effective, qualitative services within constrained resources.

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th November at 23.59hrs.

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please feel free to contact Emmanuel from Diversifying Group at Emmanuel@diversifying.com.

Our Commitment

At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. The LGA is proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Disability Confident

Please note we are a Disability Confident Leader so candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, will automatically be invited to interview. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Emmanuel Crosser at Emmanuel@diversifying.com.