Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Penna Executive Search; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Strategic Director to lead housing, environment, and community services. The role involves shaping a customer-focused strategy while managing a large, diverse workforce. Candidates should be innovative leaders passionate about community development. Competitive salary of up to £138,523 p.a. and an excellent opportunity to impact Gateshead’s future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Housing Strategy and services.
• Enhance integrated, modern customer-focused services.
• Drive productivity and culture change across the workforce.

Job description

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £138,523 p.a

Proud. Passionate. Ambitious.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking leader to join our leadership team and drive our exciting agenda forward, working together, fighting for a better future for Gateshead. We’re absolutely committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and you’ll be joining an organisation who strongly believe that the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead.

As our Strategic Director you’ll be a key corporate leader across the organisation and be the strategic lead for the development of the Housing Strategy and lead the development of our housing, environment, and healthy community services, providing integrated, modern customer focused services that meet the needs of Gateshead and our communities. Your leadership of our large, diverse and dispersed workforce will help us to deliver our ambitious Thrive agenda, whilst maximising productivity, improving collaboration and driving culture change.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape our future and yours. For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant please contact:

• Pete John — [e-mail]
• Julie Towers — [e-mail]
• Mark Baldwinson — [e-mail]

For further information about the role please visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/senior-management

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: 10th October 2025
• Preliminary Interviews: W/C 20th and 27th October 2025 (Virtual)
• Assessment Centre: 26th November 2025 (In Person - Gateshead)
• Final Interviews: 12th December 2025 (In Person - Gateshead)