Corporate Director Place

Wiltshire; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Trowbridge is seeking a Corporate Director of Place to lead innovative strategies for community enhancement and environmental protection. The successful candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in complex organizations, a strong grasp of financial management, and proven skills in planning and regeneration. This is a strategic role focused on sustainable growth and resilience in Wiltshire’s towns and communities, making a lasting impact on the future of the area.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Ability to manage major budgets effectively.
• Strong expertise in transport and environmental strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead major functions including highways, planning, and waste management.
• Drive innovation and influence policy.
• Deliver services that protect and enhance the environment.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Expertise in planning and regeneration

Strong financial acumen

Visionary leadership

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Corporate Leadership Team as Corporate Director of Place. This is your opportunity to shape the future of Wiltshire by driving innovation, influencing policy, and delivering services that strengthen communities, grow our local economy, and protect our outstanding environment.

You will lead major functions including highways and transport, planning, economy and regeneration, waste and environmental services, leisure, culture, and community development, managing significant budgets and high‑profile projects.

Your work will be central to achieving our priorities: enhancing and protecting our environment, building homes and infrastructure fit for our communities, well maintained and safer roads, and building safe and resilient communities across Wiltshire’s towns and rural areas.

We are looking for:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Expertise in planning, regeneration, transport, and environmental strategy.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage major budgets.
• A visionary, collaborative leader who thrives in a political environment.

You will be proactive, confident, and capable of making quick decisions in a fast‑paced setting. Skilled at prioritising effectively, you will offer strategic guidance and inspire confidence in others.

Demonstrating integrity, you will lead through change, ensuring the right skills and resources are in place to meet the needs of our residents and communities. Political awareness and commitment to our One Council approach are essential.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Wiltshire’s future by delivering sustainable growth, protecting our heritage, and improving quality of life for our residents.

If you are ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you Corporate Director Place - Wiltshire Executive Recruitment

To apply:

Please upload your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum four A4 pages each).

Your CV should include contact details for two referees, one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.

In your Supporting Statement, tell us why you are interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.

All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.

Dates:

Applications open: Tuesday 16 December

Applications close: Monday 19 January

Preliminary interviews: Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January

Shortlisting: Monday 26 January

Interviews: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 February

For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant, or if you would like to speak to Lucy Townsend, Chief Executive please contact Sarah Fraser hereor call 01225 713164.

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