Head of Business Growth and Innovation

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public sector organization is seeking a Head of Business Growth and Innovation to lead business support and investment initiatives. The role includes overseeing the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, ensuring impactful services, and engaging with stakeholders to drive economic growth. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership in public sector management and project delivery experience. This role offers hybrid working opportunities in Northallerton.

Benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in business growth, trade, or investment environments.
• Experience with commercial investors and planning teams.
• Understanding of planning processes and capital project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated business growth support across the Combined Authority.
• Lead the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
• Shape and analyse policy for high-level engagements.

Skills

Leadership in business growth and trade

Public sector management knowledge

Project management

Engagement with government departments

Budget management

Job description

Job Title: Head of Business Growth and Innovation

Salary:£69,210 - £77,728 per annum plus relocation support

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York/Northallerton Hybrid Working

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024.It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime.

Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The Head of Business Growth and Innovation will oversee an integrated business growth, support, trade and investment function across the Combined Authority.

Reporting into the Director of Economy, this role will lead the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, ensuring the delivery of effective and impactful business support services while aligning with national and regional strategies. The successful candidate will also lead a proactive trade and investment function, promoting the region and securing new opportunities to drive sustainable economic growth.

This senior role involves shaping and analysing policy, leading programme delivery, and representing the Combined Authority in high-level engagements with government, stakeholders, and partners.

Additionally, you will:

·Provide expert briefings and advice to senior leaders, including the Mayor.

·Lead and manage high-performing delivery teams.

·Oversee strategic planning, budget management, and programme delivery across the service area.

·Build strong partnerships across public, private, and third sectors, to achieve the best support in delivering the Combined Authority’s priorities.

·Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and financial frameworks.

What you will bring

·Proven leadership in business growth, trade, or investment environments, with an in-depth knowledge of public sector management, devolution, and local government.

·Experience working with commercial investors and planning teams to unlock development opportunities.

·Understanding of planning processes and capital project delivery at local and national levels

·Track record of engaging with government departments on policy and funding.

·Skilled in managing complex projects, strategic planning, and performance reporting.

·Experience in driving organisational culture change and managing budgets.

·Knowledge of the skills and employment support landscape in York and North Yorkshire region.

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please visit our dedicated campaign site for more information: YNYCA career opportunities > NY Resourcing

Key Dates

Closing date: Wednesday 20^th August

Final Interview: Monday 8^th September (in person - York)