Interim Director of Economic Growth - C&W Combined Authority

A new era is beginning in Cheshire and Warrington. The establishment of the Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority marks a pivotal moment in our region’s journey toward greater autonomy, collaboration, and prosperity.

Once established – potentially as early as February 2026 – the new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWCA) will have greater control over key areas such as transport, housing, skills, and economic growth.

The CWCA Shadow Board are now recruiting several interim statutory and key roles that together will help set up and shape the new authority during its formative year.

This is your opportunity to help realise the benefits of devolution—bringing decision-making closer to communities, unlocking investment, and driving inclusive growth across our region.

Candidates are also sought for the following interim opportunities on a secondment basis from colleagues in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Warrington Councils and Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington - see the appropriate job for more details:

- Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

- Chief Financial Officer (statutory S73 Officer)

- Director of Law, Governance and Compliance (statutory Monitoring Officer)

- Head of Policy, Partnerships & Public Affairs

- Executive Assistant/Office Manager

- Admin Support Officer

- Programme and Performance Officer

Secondment arrangements

These roles are offered on a secondment basis, with successful candidates from Cheshire East Council, Warrington Council or Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington initially seconded to Cheshire West and Chester Council whereas Successful candidates from Cheshire West & Chester Council will be released from their substantive role to carry out these duties.

All appointed candidates would then second directly into the CWCA once it is formally established later next year.

It is anticipated that some of these roles will be full time and others part time, on a basis that will be subject to negotiations with substantive employers. More details on the anticipated time commitment for each role can be found in the respective role profiles.  Similarly, salaries may be negotiable, depending on current salary.

For career progression experience, particularly for statutory posts, mentors from across the CWCA constituent council will be able to support successful candidates during the time of the secondment.

Offers of appointment to statutory roles will be ‘in principle’ subject to approval by the CA shadow board.  All internal candidates will need line manager approval - and in some instance for the more senior posts, Chief Executive approval.

Application process

Applicants wishing to express an interest in the position of Interim Director of Economic Growth should contact our recruitment partners: Julie Towers on 07764 791736; Pete John on 07701 305617.

Interviews for the post of Growth Director will take place w/b 5th January 2026