Executive Director, City Services & Infrastructure

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an exceptional and experienced senior leader to provide strategic leadership for our city operations, highways and network management, environmental services and major capital delivery portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the successful candidate will drive innovation, transformation and financial sustainability across a wide range of services.

The role requires a proven ability to lead complex operational services, manage large budgets and

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex operational services and capital programmes.
• Ability to manage large budgets and contracts within a political environment.
• Proven track record of driving performance improvements and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for city operations, highways, environmental services and capital delivery.
• Build partnerships across public, private, voluntary and community sectors.
• Inspire high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the council to elected Members, residents and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public sector experience

Contract management

Communication & influencing

Partnership building

Financial management

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking an exceptional and experienced senior leader to provide strategic leadership for our city operations, highways and network management, environmental services and major capital delivery portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the successful candidate will drive innovation, transformation and financial sustainability across a wide range of services.

The role requires a proven ability to lead complex operational services, manage large budgets and