Management Team

John McBride

Chief Executive

My job is all about helping the Council to raise the quality of life in Poole. We do this through our work and by working with our partners.  

Please use the following link to view our vision, mission and priorities.

Salary

The Borough of Poole's Chief Executive's salary is paid up to a maximum of £124,951

Expenses

Expenses claimed for 2008/09 were £328

Pension

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. The benefits under the scheme are set out in law and are based on the length of membership and final salary. 

Both employees and employers contribute to the LGPS.

Currently the Borough of Poole contributes 17.4% of pensionable pay and employees earning over £75,000 contribute 7.5% of pensionable pay.

Community

Working with the:

• Poole Partnership
• Strategic Forum across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
• Children and Young People's Trust Board
• The Multi Area Agreement (MAA) Programme Group

Challenges

• Head of Paid Services
• Supporting all Councillors in their roles
• Finding and delivering the work programmes which will make the biggest difference to our six priorities.
• Supporting our staff to deliver their vital part in improving the quality of life in Poole.

Poole favourites

• Evening Hill - no matter how many times I see it, it's fabulous
• Visiting a School - it always renews my hopes for the future
• Poole Bridge - a symbol of the past and a challenge for the future