Responsible to the Interim Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs.

To ensure rural places, communities and businesses are embedded within a coherent, place‑based and outcome‑focused approach.

Secondment Opportunity / Fixed Term Contract to Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

This role provides strategic leadership and expertise on the rural economy, ensuring that rural places, communities and businesses are fully embedded within the Combined Authority’s growth strategy, policy development and investment decisions.

Working across the organisation and with external partners, the postholder will integrate rural insight, community intelligence and economic evidence into a coherent, place‑based approach to growth.

The role will ensure that rural consid...