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This really is an exciting time to be joining the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority as we continue to support the development of our region and make South Yorkshire a great place to work and live.

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Chief Executive role

We are seeking a visionary CEO to join SYMCA and work closely with the Mayor to transform South Yorkshire communities, leveraging the opportunities presented by devolution. As the CEO, you will engage with our communities, strengthen relationships with government, and provide inspiring leadership to fulfil our mission of creating a vibrant, prosperous region.

For more information on the Chief Executive role, or to apply, click here.

We are the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).

Led by Mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard, we bring together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and the private sector through our Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

The Mayor, MCA and LEP have a shared purpose to create a stronger, greener, fairer South Yorkshire. We work together to unlock the potential of our people, businesses and places and ensure they prosper.

Our Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) provides the blueprint for how we will transform our region. We will keep people and businesses moving and help them grow, delivering a public transport network and attracting investment to create a stronger, greener, fairer South Yorkshire by 2040.

Benefits

We work hard, but we also know you have a family, friends, hobbies, and a life outside the office. That’s why we offer a great benefits package.

Health & Wellbeing

We care about our employees. Our Health and wellbeing programme offers the tools and support to keep you in top physical, mental, and financial form. Coupled with a discounted gym membership for Sheffield City Trust we aim to keep you happy, healthy, and productive!

Flexible, hybrid working

We're big on work-life balance. Our flexible working policy can help you fit around family life and full-time employees can work from home up to 2 days a week.

Rewarding you

Run by one of the largest employee discounts scheme providers in the world, MY SYMCA offers discounts and instant vouchers from 100s of retailers, including supermarkets, DIY stores, travel companies and many more.

Generous holiday entitlement

Everyone needs a healthy, happy, and productive life. Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus the option to purchase up to 15 additional days a year. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

A team that cares

You’ll be joining a team of smart, capable, helpful people focused on rebuilding the pride, purpose, and prosperity of South Yorkshire.

Professional development

Support with growing your skills through on the job training and qualifications. Access to study support for approved development and training. Reimbursement of role-specific professional membership subscriptions.

Disability Confident

We're a Disability Confident employer