Corporate Director - Population Wellbeing

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 137,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Luton seeks a Corporate Director to lead initiatives across Housing, Adult Social Care, and Public Health. This role is crucial for shaping policies and ensuring services meet community needs. The successful candidate will have a strong background in strategic management and partnership working. The position offers a salary of £137,600 - £150,682 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Car Benefit

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achievement at a senior level.
• Experience in managing complex services effectively.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and champion equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction in multiple service areas.
• Lead transformation initiatives for better resident outcomes.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure inclusive services.

Skills

Strategic management

Partnership working

Political navigation

Team motivation

Job description

Overview

Salary: £137,600 - £150,682 + £4,515 Car Benefit a year

Hours per week: As and when required

Contract type: Permanent

If you are a strategic leader, that has a track record of working in partnership making a considerable difference in more deprived areas we would like to hear from you.

Role summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Corporate Director will provide leadership across a diverse portfolio including Housing, Adult Social Care, Public Health, and Customer & Organisational Development. This role is central to delivering the Council’s ambitious 2040 vision: a town where residents live happy and healthy lives, and businesses thrive in a vibrant economy. No one lives in poverty.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic direction, drive innovation, and lead transformation across the organisation. You will work collaboratively with elected members, senior officers, and external partners to ensure that services are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of Luton’s diverse communities. You will also play a key role in shaping policy, securing funding, and delivering high-performing services that meet statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across Housing, Adult Social Care, Public Health, and Customer & Organisational Development.
• Lead transformation and drive innovation across the organisation with a view to delivering better outcomes for residents.
• Collaborate with elected members, senior officers, and external partners to ensure services are responsive and inclusive for Luton’s diverse communities.
• Shape policy, secure funding, and deliver high-performing services that meet statutory obligations.
• Navigate political and community sensitivities and influence stakeholders while championing equity and inclusion.
• Lead safeguarding, health surveillance, community engagement, emergency planning, and climate change initiatives as part of the Council’s governance and delivery framework.
• Ensure services are modern, efficient, and future-ready; contribute to corporate parenting responsibilities.

Qualifications & experience

• Proven track record of achievement at a senior level with experience in strategic management and transformation programmes.
• Experience in partnership working and ability to manage complex services and motivate teams to deliver excellence.
• Ability to navigate political and community sensitivities, influence stakeholders, and champion equity and inclusion.

About us

About Us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

Application process

This role is being managed by Penna; please do not apply on this site or your application will not be considered. To apply for this role please go to the Penna website.

For further information and to download a candidate briefing pack, click the link below:

Candidate Briefing Pack

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:

Carol Coyle – 07500 887849 or email: [e-mail]

Amin Aziz – 07709 514141 or email: [e-mail]

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.