Issue - meetings
Director of Place appointment
Meeting: 20/05/2026 - Council (Item 115)
115 Director of Place appointment 
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Purpose
Following the interview process and the subsequent conditional appointment of Daniel Taylor to the position of Director of Place, via a secondment from Essex County Council to West Oxfordshire District Council, it was agreed that the salary for this role would be £104,722 per annum, plus the applicable pending pay award.
Recommendations
That Council Resolves to:
1. Confirm the salary for the Director of Place as £104,722 per annum, plus the applicable pending pay award.
Additional documents:
- Director of Place (430) - Job Description (06-03-26) (5238), item 115
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- Webcast for Director of Place appointment
Minutes:
Council considered a report seeking approval of the appointment of Daniel Taylor as Director of Place. The Leader outlined Mr Taylor’s experience in housing, regeneration, development and community services, including his recent role as Acting Managing Director of Essex Housing. It was noted that Council approval was required as the post attracted a salary in excess of £100,000. A member who had participated in the recruitment process expressed confidence in Mr Taylor’s suitability for the role and welcomed his appointment.
The appointment was seconded by Councillor Andrew Coles, put to the vote and approved.
Voting record – For 43, Against 0, Abstentions 1
Council Resolved to:
1. Confirm the salary for the Director of Place as £104,722 per annum, plus the applicable pending pay award.