The Chief Executive Officer provides figurehead leadership and overall direction to the Combined Authority, leading the execution of long-term strategies for the development of West Yorkshire.

This role is designated as the Head of Paid Service for the Combined Authority with overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the officer body of the Authority, including ensuring that the Authority has the appropriate level of resources and capabilities required to discharge the Authority’s functions.

In particular, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for coordinating strategy, development and delivery with the Mayor, Members of the Authority, the West Yorkshire Business Board and partner councils to ensure that the Authority’s corporate priorities are actively progressed and its objectives delivered on time and effectively to meet the requirements of the Combined Authority and the West Yorkshire Business Board and to deliver on the aspirations for West Yorkshire.