Who we are looking for
Over the next year, we are looking to fill several senior managerial roles with talented people who want to play a part in our transformation journey.
We are looking for senior leaders who model the values and behaviours that embody our purpose, as set out in Birmingham City Council’s Corporate Plan 2025 to 2028:
- we are helpful
- we are open-minded
- we deliver positive outcomes
About you
We are looking for experts with the technical skills to deliver our service and who aspire to lead us on our journey.
You will:
- implement processes and systems that will ultimately improve the lives of the people and communities we serve
- combine a strong public sector ethos and commitment to best value for our citizens
- have a strong commercial focus on strengthening financial sustainability
- help us make informed, evidence-based decisions
You will be looking for opportunities to build a culture of best value and have the gravitas to bring your team's hearts and minds with you as we progress through our improvement plan. This involves:
- having the proven credibility to motivate teams
- creating the conditions for teams to thrive, by supporting them through their career progression
- strengthening capability as we deliver on our mission to become a highly regarded employer of choice within the next 5 years
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by removing or minimising disadvantages linked to protected characteristics.
We expect all of our leaders to:
- be inclusive
- be culturally sensitive
- build trust with our employees, communities, and strategic partners
If you have the ambition to be a positive force in the transformation journey of the biggest local authority in Europe, take a look at our current vacancies.
Page last updated: 15 April 2026
