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great opportunity has arisen to become for it ‘to become a distinctive place to live, work and won’t achieve our housing ambitions without this Chief Executive of one of the most visit, proud to be more Brooklyn than Manhattan, company – which makes it an incredibly important A innovative local authorities in the country. where people and businesses, from near and far, piece of the jigsaw.’ Following the retirement of Jim Taylor, Salford can fi nd the space they need to thrive, prosper, Tackling poverty and inequality is a key priority City Council is now seeking his successor to create and connect.’ and is a key factor in the development of the city. work with elected Mayor and the The council aims to prevent people from falling into administration in building on the city’s successes. ‘I am looking for poverty in the fi rst place and won an award from The Mayor Dennett says: ‘I am looking for someone MJ in 2018 for ground-breaking co-produced work to build on all the great work and achievements someone to build on through its poverty truth commission. The council to date and lead the next phase, someone who also wants to develop education and skills through is passionate and ambitious for our city and the all the great work and productive local jobs with real career progression people of Salford, but who is also people-centred, and opportunities to develop skills and talents, a team player and rooted in the egalitarian values achievements to date through a ‘learning city’ concept. of our city. In 2016, Salford brought together 2,000 health Chief Executive ‘Salford is a growing city both economically and and lead the next and social care staff (district nurses, social workers, in size, and we are determined to make sure that hospital staff, and mental health professionals), from Up to £164,108 every Salford resident benefi ts from this growth. phase’ the city’s NHS organisations and council to create an We need a new Chief Executive to help continue Integrated Care Organisation (ICO) – the fi rst of its our journey towards an inclusive economy, with Mayor Dennett, who was elected in 2016 and is kind in . In 2019, the CCG and the council affordable housing and well-paid jobs.’ up for re-election in 2021, says: ‘I’m critical of laissez- extended this integration to cover all children’s social We call it the Spirit of Salford: a feeling that anything is possible. The council has distilled its priorities into the faire economic development theory. I want us to be care, public health and primary care commissioning It’s driven by the pride, passion, energy and commitment of the people ‘Great Eight’, mayoral priorities These are tackling much more interventionist and play an active role in – creating a pooled budget of over £609m. who live and work here. And over the past decade, it’s transformed poverty and inequality, education and skills, health the economy. We’re the 18th most deprived authority This joint commissioning of services for both Salford into the modern global city it is today. We now need a Chief and social care, economic development, housing, in the country, hence the need to play a more active adults and children means residents now have transport, a transparent and effective organisation role.’ Before the pandemic the council was planning faster access to services, clearer health pathways Executive who is committed, passionate and ambitious for our city and and social impact. for 40,000 new homes by 2040 and creating 40,000 and better access to a broader range of health and the people of Salford who will build on these achievements and help There are huge opportunities from regeneration new jobs. Because of the shortage of social housing care specialists. Children’s safety is also a priority our communities to fulfil every ounce of their potential. and place making to help meet the aspirations for the council has created an arm’s length housing for the city and exceptional work in this area the Great Eight. company, Derive, refl ecting the Mayor’s passion continues to give OFSTED graded ‘Good’ services To apply or find out more about this amazing opportunity to lead The council and Salford University will roll out for housing he is portfolio holder for housing, in the council’s last two major inspections. the next phase with integrity, empathy, passion and respect go to its joint masterplan for the Crescent area of the homelessness and infrastructure on the Greater Reducing health inequalities is a key ambition www.salford.gov.uk/chiefexec or call Julie Towers at Penna on 07764 791736. city and there are major plans at Greengate in the Manchester Combined Authority. and the council has a strong green focus, funding mediaeval part of the city close to the Manchester ‘The future of Derive is a major strategic ambition cycling and walking infrastructure and restoring border. In addition, MediaCityUK, the largest digital for the city – building wholly owned and truly parks such as Peel Park, fi rst opened in 1846 as cluster outside London, will double in size over the affordable houses for rent and sale. We know we one of the fi rst public parks in the UK. The Royal next decade. The RHS fi fth national garden, RHS Horticultural Society will transform the grounds Bridgewater is due to open in 2021 on a 154-acre site, of New Hall into a green area for the the largest gardening project in Europe, providing a community all year round. signifi cant visitor attraction for the North. The council is keen on co-production, bringing The English Cities Fund has been offi cially residents into planning local services and the announced as the development partner for the Mayor says: ‘We want to challenge the orthodoxy of £2.5bn Salford Crescent masterplan. The fund – a bureaucracy and get residents involved. We’re big strategic joint venture between urban regenerators believers in co-production of services and want to Muse Developments, Legal & General and Homes embed it in our governance.’ England – will now lead on the creation of a major He adds: ‘Salford is a great place to live and our new 240-acre city district in Salford over the next next Chief Executive has a huge amount to work ten to 15 years, the largest urban regeneration with. This is a great job for someone with big project in Europe. The vision for the area by 2040 is Paul Dennett – elected Mayor, Salford ambitions for the city.’ n

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