Executive Director, Place: Shape thriving communities

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 31-36 days

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

And more!

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Executive Director for Place to lead a forward-thinking place-shaping agenda and a broad portfolio including planning, climate change, environment services, highways, major projects, culture and economic development.

You will drive investment, partnerships and a connected council approach to create thriving places for residents, businesses and visitors, with a modern, strategic leadership style.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership at a senior level in a complex political environment.
• Experience in shaping a broad portfolio including planning, climate change, environment services, highways and transport, major projects, culture and economic development.
• Ability to secure investment and build partnerships across Berkshire and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead an outward‑looking place‑shaping agenda across the Council and partners.
• Create a cohesive directorate and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver place-based outcomes.
• Support investment, partnerships, and cross‑sector collaboration to benefit residents and businesses.

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an Executive Director for Place to lead a forward-thinking place-shaping agenda and a broad portfolio including planning, climate change, environment services, highways, major projects, culture and economic development.

You will drive investment, partnerships and a connected council approach to create thriving places for residents, businesses and visitors, with a modern, strategic leadership style.