Associate Director - Economy Place

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Priory; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is searching for an Associate Director for Economy and Place to lead high-impact programmes and partnerships. This role requires steering initiatives to enhance economic growth and managing the revitalization of town centers. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in coordinating diverse teams and formulating strategic projects to bolster the Borough's image as a prime visitor destination. Join a vibrant local authority committed to community engagement and impactful service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving inclusive economic growth.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in developing strategic place-plans.

Responsibilities

• Steer high-impact programmes and partnerships.
• Lead development of a Visitor Economy strategy.
• Ensure delivery of town centre revitalisation.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, future-focused Associate Director for Economy and Place to ensure delivery of this transformation. This role involves steering some of the borough's most high-impact programmes and partnerships. Accountabilities include:

• Driving inclusive economic growth across the Borough to improve life-chances for all residents
• Coordination of cross-functional teams and partnerships to deliver growth through business support, skills, social/physical regeneration and inward-investment programmes
• Developing and delivering strategic place-plans to deliver town centre and wider place-revitalisation, safeguard heritage assets and ensure sustainability
• Leading the development and delivery of a Visitor Economy strategy to raise the profile of the Borough as a Visitor destination

Dudley is a place of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Proud of our heritage and bold about our future, we are embarking on major economic development and regeneration schemes and a renewed focus on inclusive growth. We share strong partnerships and big ambitions with the West Midlands Combined Authority and West Midlands Growth Company; together we will deliver the ambitions of the region's Growth Plan.

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About Dudley Council. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi‑million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game‑changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a “one council” ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of “Forge a Future for all” www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents