Bath and North East Somerset Council announces new chief executive
Sophie Broadfield is set to be appointed as the replacement for Will Godfrey, who is retiring
Sophie Broadfield is set to be appointed as the new Chief Executive of Bath and North East Somerset Council.
She will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring after six years in the role and nearly four decades in local government.
Councillor Kevin Guy, Council Leader, said: “I would like to thank Will for his hard work and dedication to the council and welcome the recommendation being made to full Council for Sophie’s appointment.
“Sophie’s strategic experience in making the area a better place for people to live, work, and visit and leading large-scale transformation and organisational culture change fits well with our ambitious plans for Bath and North East Somerset. She will continue to lead the council’s work to build a fair, green, creative and connected place where we help to improve people’s lives.”
Sophie added: “I’m delighted to be appointed Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council. This is a wonderful place, and I feel incredibly lucky to call it home. I’m looking forward to working with our brilliant colleagues, councillors and partners to make a positive difference for people right across our communities.”
Sophie will take up the position at Bath & North East Somerset Council on 1 January 2026.