Deputy Chief Executive

Ben Lockwood

Contact details

• Telephone: 01233 330640
• Email: ben.lockwood@ashford.gov.uk

This role supports the Chief Executive in translating the vision for the borough into a direction for the council. It also provides leadership and direction in developing and implementing strategic objectives. It covers a range of functions and services, including commercial, statutory and support services.

Ben is also our Section 151 Officer.

The Deputy Chief Executive is responsible for:

• Corporate Property and Projects (Head of Service, Paul McKenner)
• Culture (Head of Service, Christina Fuller)
• Environment and Land Management (Head of Service, Tracey Butler)
• Finance and IT (Head of Service, Maria Stevens)
• Housing (Head of Service, Sharon Williams)
• Planning and Development (Head of Service, Simon Cole)

Job description and structure chart

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• View who the Deputy Chief Executive line manages [pdf] 11KB (If you require an accessible version of this document please email accessibility@ashford.gov.uk.)

Salary scales can be found under the salaries section.