Head of Inclusive Growth & Partnerships
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/10/2024
Advert End Date:
11/11/2024 23:59
Salary:
£115,826 per annum
Job Category:
Executive / Managerial
Employment Location:
Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham (hybrid working options available)
Further Information
County Durham is a vibrant and diverse place supported by an ambitious County Council. Home a vast science parks, with a global leading university and 15,000 businesses, alongside 20,00 million visitors Durham has exceptional quality and potential.
As the largest local authority in the North East and a population of 532,000 residents, our aspirations and commitment for our communities and our place mean that we push hard for success.
We now have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking leader to help drive our exciting agenda forward. The role reports to our Corporate Director, Regeneration, Economy and Growth, and will be a key member of the senior management team of the directorate, helping us to deliver what our economy needs, delivering more and better jobs in an inclusive, green, economy.
You will lead the management and development of an innovative, driven, modern and strategic service ensuring the delivery of the Councils Inclusive Economic Strategy, focusing in on inward investment, skills, and support to businesses, which will enable growth, social value, and inclusion. The role is externally facing playing a key role in our devolution agenda and local partnerships. We are looking for someone to quickly understand the County Durham context, working with a variety of partners, including the exciting, new, North-East Combined Authority, in a high-profile leadership role. You will need imagination and people skills to lead your own and other teams through the development and promotion of our vision and the strategy.
If you relish challenge and have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents and communities, then we would like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690 463 or Zara Bruton on 07743 980867.
To apply and for further information, please follow the link below:
https://nanohub25.pennadigital.co.uk/583448-durhamleaderscouk