Isle of Wight Council

Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

PO30 1UD

Key information

Pay
£115,794 to £124,441 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 1 day remote
Posted date
8 Oct 2026
Closing date
1 Nov 2026

About this role

Lead transformation. Drive performance. Strengthen services

Provide strategic direction for the future of the Isle of Wight Council and help us shape the organisation we need, to deliver for our Island.

This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success at the highest level.

Join our team and take the lead on programmes that improve services, strengthen capability, and deliver results for our island residents and communities.

You’ll be directing a broad and influential corporate portfolio of services central to the Council's resilience, credibility, and capacity to deliver.

Focus areas will include

Leadership with direct influence on organisational strategy

Major transformation and digital modernisation

Directing a diverse portfolio with significant impact and visibility

Meaningful public service leadership with lasting community impact