RECRUITMENT is underway for new chief executive of Denbighshire County Council.

On April 6, Judith Greenhalgh left her role after nearly three years in the post to take a career break for "personal reasons".

The local authority said they are looking to appoint a "purposeful leader" who will share its ambitions to continue to be one of the best performing local authorities in Wales.

Cllr Hugh Evans, leader of the council, said: “Denbighshire County Council is one of the best performing councils in Wales and we have developed a team of senior professionals who are proud and will work hard to maintain it, even in difficult times.

“We are now looking for an ambitious, forward thinking individual to join our senior leadership team and lead the organisation into a successful future.

“Denbighshire is a wonderful county to work in. From the coastal resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn through the historic towns of Rhuddlan, St Asaph, Denbigh and Ruthin, the scenic rolling hills of the Clwydian Range to the picturesque Dee Valley and the towns of Llangollen and Corwen, Denbighshire has something to offer everyone.

“This is a time of new beginnings and we are looking for a candidate who fully understands the incredible opportunity this presents, the chance to influence and shape the future of the Council, and to lead the delivery of priorities that will have a significant impact on our residents and local businesses.”

Candidates are being invited to apply for the role which involves working closely with elected members in preparing, developing and delivering strategic direction as well as implementing, monitoring and reviewing council policies.

Ms Greenhalgh, previously director of corporate resources at Derbyshire County Council, had taken over the £127,000-a-year chief executive role from Dr Mohammed Mehmet.

The job is based at the council’s headquarters at County Hall, Ruthin.

For further information about the role, visit www.denbighshire.gov.uk/chief-executive