Service Director of Economy, Property And Regeneration

Service Director - Economy, Property & Regeneration

📍 North East England | Hybrid Working

💰 £700 - £1,000 per day

We are supporting a leading local authority in the North East in appointing an experienced Interim Service Director - Economy, Property & Regeneration.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded public sector leader to drive economic growth, regeneration, inward investment, asset management, and business development across a diverse portfolio. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping place-based growth strategies and delivering major regeneration and investment programmes.

Key Responsibilities of the Service Director of Economy, Property and Regeneration:

• Lead the delivery of economic growth, regeneration, property, and inward investment strategies.
• Drive business growth initiatives and develop strong relationships with businesses, investors, and regional stakeholders.
• Oversee the management, modernisation, and strategic development of significant property and land assets.
• Secure external funding opportunities and maximise investment into regeneration and economic development projects.
• Lead major programmes and capital projects that support employment, business growth, and community prosperity.
• Provide strategic advice to senior elected members, executive leadership teams, and key external partners.

The Successful Service Director of Economy, Property and Regeneration will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within local government or a related public sector environment.
• A strong track record in regeneration, economic development, property, growth, or investment.
• Extensive programme and project management experience.
• Proven success in stakeholder engagement, partnership working, and influencing at a senior level.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience working with elected members, government agencies, businesses, and regional partners.

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