Chief Executive Officer Full Time

The Department for Enterprise is responsible for economic development and the creation of an environment where local entrepreneurship is supported and thriving and more new businesses are choosing to call the Isle of Man home. This mission is directly aligned to the Government’s vision of creating a secure, vibrant and sustainable future for our Island nation. As part of the Island Plan, the DfE is delivering key initiatives to help build a strong and diverse economy, underpinned by a robust economic strategy and clear achievable outcomes.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department for Enterprise on the Island. As the most senior civil servant within the Department, you will provide confident, visible, strategic and values led leadership and direction for the Department’s 180 employees. This is a limited term appointment for 5 years.

It’s important that you are a credible business leader with a diverse background to lead the Department to deliver the ambitious goals set out in the Department for Enterprise Department Plan, including reviewing the Island’s employment law, developing and protecting key air links and completing a full realisation of the new Medicinal Cannabis sector. A full job pack has been created which is linked at the bottom of this advert with a full job description and other important information about the role.

What can this role offer me?

This role is an exciting opportunity to drive and develop the Department for Enterprise to make a real impact to the Isle of Man by creating an environment where our economy thrives.

The varied nature of this role offers you the opportunity to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and contacts from within the Department, wider Government and across the Island as a whole.

We can offer you a competitive salary and annual leave, along with the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive organisation that values our people and their development. This is a full time position but, as an equal opportunities employer, we will consider flexible working arrangements. You can also take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our in house Learning, Education and Development Centre and a fantastic range of fully funded courses.

If you are relocating for this role the Department will provide support to get you, your family and your things over to the Isle of Man with our relocation package of up to £10,000. You can find out more about living and working on the Isle of Man on the Department’s Locate Isle of Man website by clicking here.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the linked Job Pack below, alternatively you can contact Will Greenhow on 01624 685703 or via email at Will.Greenhow@gov.im.

A provisional interview date of week commencing 23 May 2022 has been set for shortlisted applicants, however this is subject to change.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im

Additional information

Please note a Developed Vetting security check is required for this post which the Department will cover the cost of for you.

Flexible Working

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.