Director of Economy & Infrastructure Growth

Lincolnshire pa.; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council seeks a driven Service Director – Economy and Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio, advising elected members and the corporate leadership team.

You will lead high-performing services, build trusted relationships with government, investors and partners, and turn strategic ambition into tangible outcomes that support inclusive growth and long-term resilience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading complex economy, infrastructure, regeneration or place-based portfolios.
• Experience delivering programmes with measurable results.
• Strong strategic and tactical delivery capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Evidence of cross-organisational collaboration and influencing policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across economy and infrastructure portfolios.
• Advise elected members and senior leadership and build trusted external relationships.
• Lead major programmes that drive growth, productivity and connectivity.
• Secure external funding and investment through robust propositions and partnerships.
• Ensure alignment of economic, environmental and planning priorities with delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Programme delivery

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

Risk management

Communication

Collaboration

Investment capability

Policy influence

Change leadership

Value for money

English fluency

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council seeks a driven Service Director – Economy and Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio, advising elected members and the corporate leadership team.

You will lead high-performing services, build trusted relationships with government, investors and partners, and turn strategic ambition into tangible outcomes that support inclusive growth and long-term resilience.