Catherine Howe sat at a desk smiling, in County Hall, Dorchester
 

Responsibilities and salary of the Chief Executive

  • lease car allowance: No
  • medical allowance: No
  • member of pension scheme: Yes
  • this post started on 4 August 2025
  • salary: £190,920

Her responsibilities as Chief Executive are:

  • head of paid service
  • most senior adviser to the council’s leader and elected members
  • carrying out the agreed policies of the council
  • responsible for approximately 4,500 employees

 

Chief Executive, Catherine Howe

chiefexecutive@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk