Director
Illustrative calculators for Director within Councils, part of the Local Government sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.
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About this role
Find out more about the Director role within Councils and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is a Director?
A Director in local government leads a directorate (e.g. children’s, adults, place). They are part of the corporate leadership team. Pay is on chief officer scales.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Director roles offer strategic impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on authority and remit. Progression to chief executive is possible.
Progression and pay
Director → Chief Executive. Use the calculators on this page for illustrative pay context.
Calculators for this role
Browse our career-focused calculators for those who work as a Director, covering pay progression, promotion paths, take-home pay, working patterns, leave, allowances and more. Click the calculators below to get started.