Rob Tingling has been appointed as the interim Head of Paid Service and Chief Executive of Uttlesford District Council.
He will take up the role on 1 July to ensure a smooth handover from current Chief Executive Dawn French, who announced her resignation in May and recruitment for a permanent holder is already under way.
Mr Tingling has extensive leadership and local government experience and was Chief Executive of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council for 12 years and was awarded an MBE for services to local government in 2017.
Councillors approved his appointment at a meeting of the authority’s full council following a recommendation by the council’s Appointments Committee.
Commenting, Leader of Uttlesford District Council, Councillor John Lodge said: "I am delighted that Rob has agreed to become our interim Chief Executive. He has a proven track record in local government and brings with him a wealth of expertise and experience.
“I am confident he will provide strong leadership and support to the council as we embark on the search for a permanent Chief Executive."
The Appointments Committee will be responsible for the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive and will make its recommendations to the authority’s full council.
The interim arrangement will remain in place until the permanent position is filled.
