Director of Strategy and Development

Penna; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Rising is seeking a Director of Strategy & Development to lead our strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape our future growth, oversee major development programmes worth up to £2 billion, and ensure investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.

This is a rare opportunity to influence programmes at a pivotal moment in our growth journey.

Qualifications

• Has a proven track record leading complex programmes and major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Brings strong commercial and strategic leadership experience.
• Can build effective partnerships across public and private sectors.
• Inspires teams and drives performance through change.
• Combines commercial success with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions.
• Shape future growth and oversee major development programmes.
• Ensure investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.
• Collaborate across public and private sectors to build partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Sustainability & social value

Job description

Shape the future of one of the UK's most ambitious growth programmes.

Luton Rising is a unique commercial organisation with a public purpose. As the owner of London Luton Airport and other strategic assets, we're driving sustainable growth, creating economic opportunity and delivering long-term benefits for our communities. With major expansion plans underway, this is a pivotal moment in our journey.

We're looking for an exceptional Director of Strategy & Development to lead our strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in shaping our future growth, overseeing major development programmes and ensuring our investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.

This is a rare opportunity to influence programmes worth up to £2 billion, lead teams and help deliver the ambitions of the Luton 2040 Vision.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record leading complex programmes and major infrastructure or construction projects
• Brings strong commercial and strategic leadership experience
• Can build effective partnerships across public and private sectors
• Inspires teams and drives performance through change
• Combines commercial success with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.

If you're a visionary leader who wants to create lasting impact while shaping the future of a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Luton Rising. Lead growth. Deliver impact. Create a legacy.