Corporate Director of Economy and Environment

Tile Hill Executive Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Director of Economy and Environment to lead transformative initiatives in Herefordshire. The role involves managing significant contracts, driving economic growth, and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and the ability to navigate complex political landscapes. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within local government.
• Ability to manage major contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in complex political environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on economic growth and environmental recovery initiatives.
• Manage complex relationships across various stakeholders.
• Unlock social and economic potential through strategic programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Complex relationship management

Project delivery

Job description

2026 is the year of delivery. The decade that follows is ours to shape.

Herefordshire stands at the edge of something extraordinary. Over the next 18 months, a decade of planning will move into execution: a new Local Plan; a county-wide regeneration programme; a major public realm contract reprocurement; commercial and cultural investment across city and market towns; the most ambitious wetland and water-quality initiative in the UK; and, crucially, the beginnings of major transport investment.

This is no ordinary role. As Corporate Director of Economy and Environment, you will take the lead on one of the most exciting and wide-ranging portfolios in local government today. From economic growth to environmental recovery, to strategic housing and major programme delivery, this is a leadership opportunity with both immediate urgency and long-term consequence.

You will hold responsibility for major contracts, including highways and public realm; growth and commercial strategy; infrastructure and planning; and for unlocking the full social and economic potential of this place. You will manage complex relationships - across government departments, regulatory bodies, developers, and residents - and bring strategic coherence to a cross-council delivery programme that touches every community.

This is a role for a system-shaping leader: someone who can translate vision into delivery, bring people with them, and hold the line when it matters. You’ll need to spot opportunity in complexity and to work across political, professional and geographical boundaries with agility and conviction.

Herefordshire is financially stable, politically committed, and culturally open. Its workforce is energised and empowered. And you’ll have the trust of a Chief Executive who believes in giving you the space to lead, and the challenge to do it well.

This is a big job. And it will define the next chapter for Herefordshire. If you're ready to lead bold delivery and shape lasting change, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit www.deliverforherefordshire.com to find out more and apply. For a confidential discussion, please contact the following at Tile Hill: Liam Young, Senior Consultant, [e-mail], or Dylan Craven, Researcher, [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 24th August
Final selection: 19th September

To apply:
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements.Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only.If you experience any issues whilst applying, please [e-mail]

Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
• Details of your current salary and notice period
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please [e-mail].