Managing Director - Business Durham

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Managing Director to transform economic growth in County Durham. You will provide strategic leadership to attract business investment and foster innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving investment and delivering measurable impact. This position offers a salary of £94,812 plus up to £8,000 relocation assistance and requires visionary leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in economic leadership and strategic vision.
• Experience in fostering partnerships and driving growth initiatives.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business growth agenda for County Durham.
• Deliver economic strategies and measurable outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders to attract investment and promote innovation.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Driving investment and innovation

Strategic partnership development

Outcome-driven impact delivery

Job description

Managing Director – Business Durham

£94,812 plus up to £8,000 relocation assistance

Are you a visionary leader with the ambition to transform economic growth and investment in County Durham?

Durham County Council’s business growth service, Business Durham, is seeking a dynamic, commercially astute Managing Director to lead the County’s business growth ambitions and deliver bold, measurable impact.

As part of the Regeneration, Economy and Growth Directorate, and reporting to the Head of Inclusive Growth and Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership to position County Durham as a premier destination for business investment, high growth enterprise and innovation. You will shape economic policy and translate it into programmes that attract inward and foreign direct investment, foster innovation within our business base, unlock strategic employment sites and sustainably grow Business Durham’s own commercial property portfolio.

This is a high-profile, influential role at the heart of the County’s growth agenda. You will work across council services and with senior stakeholders locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to ensure Durham is open for business.

We’re looking for a leader who can:

• Set and deliver a bold economic vision aligned with corporate priorities to supercharge the county’s economy.
• Has a track record in driving investment and innovation across key sectors and in key employment sites to accelerate growth.
• Lead strategic programmes that enable high-growth businesses to thrive.
• Forge powerful partnerships that unlock investment and strengthen County Durham’s position on the national and global stage.
• Deliver measurable impact, ensuring outcomes that enhance resilience, inclusivity, and competitiveness.

If you’re ready to lead a transformational economic agenda and make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven on 07860 657044 for a confidential conversation, or download the candidate pack for further information.

Closing date: Sunday 14th December