Chief Place Officer: Build Thriving Communities

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 126,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests

Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Car

Cycle to Work

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting applications for the role of Executive Director for Place. You will steer a broad, strategic portfolio including planning, climate, environment, highways, major projects, culture and economic development to create places where people can thrive.

The role requires an exceptional, resilient leader who can unite teams, build partnerships and secure investment while guiding the council through a dynamic political environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a complex, multi-service directorate.
• Strong political awareness and stakeholder engagement.
• Track record of transforming places through planning and regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Lead an outward-looking place-shaping agenda across planning, climate, environment, highways and culture.
• Develop partnerships and secure investment for Berkshire and beyond.
• Provide strategic leadership to deliver ambitious, connected and future-ready services.

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting applications for the role of Executive Director for Place. You will steer a broad, strategic portfolio including planning, climate, environment, highways, major projects, culture and economic development to create places where people can thrive.

The role requires an exceptional, resilient leader who can unite teams, build partnerships and secure investment while guiding the council through a dynamic political environment.