Head Of Economy and Growth

A London borough is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Economy & Growth to lead its economic growth and regeneration agenda.

This is a genuine Head of Service position with responsibility for developing the borough’s regeneration and economic strategy, creating a pipeline of future opportunities and ensuring plans translate into deliverable projects, investment and economic growth.

The role will lead a small team and work closely with senior officers, elected Members, businesses, Business Improvement Districts, the GLA, London Councils and other regional partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead the development and delivery of the borough’s regeneration and economic strategy.

* Develop masterplans, investment propositions, business cases and feasibility studies.

* Build a credible pipeline of regeneration and placemaking opportunities.

* Identify and secure external funding from government, regional partners and other sources.

* Develop strong relationships with businesses, BIDs and wider public and private-sector partners.

* Support inward investment, business growth and the development of key local sectors.

* Provide expert advice to senior leadership and elected Members.

* Oversee economic development projects, programmes, budgets, procurement and governance.

* Lead, manage and develop the Economic Development team.

* Ensure projects are delivered to the required standard, timescale and budget.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an established economic development or regeneration leader with:

* Senior management experience within a local authority economic development or regeneration service.

* Experience developing economic, regeneration or place-based strategies.

* A successful track record of securing investment and external funding.

* Experience producing masterplans, business cases, feasibility studies and investment propositions.

* Strong understanding of town centres, high streets, business growth and inward investment.

* Experience working with elected Members and operating effectively within a political environment.

* Excellent partnership skills across businesses, government, regional bodies and community stakeholders.

* Experience managing teams, budgets, consultants, procurement and complex programmes.

This is not a purely policy-based appointment. The successful candidate must be able to combine strategic thinking with practical programme delivery, commercial awareness and credible leadership
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed