Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Penna; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Gateshead seeks an innovative Strategic Director of Housing, Environment, and Healthy Communities to lead services and drive community agendas. This full-time, permanent role emphasizes strategic development and leadership across a diverse workforce. Competitive salary of up to £138,523 p.a offered, closing date for applications is 10 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within community and social care sectors.
• Ability to develop and implement housing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of housing, environment, and healthy community services.
• Drive the Thrive agenda through effective leadership of diverse teams.

Job description

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Employer
Penna Executive Search

Location
Gateshead

Salary
Up to £138,523 p.a

Closing date
10 Oct 2025

Contract
Permanent

Hours
Full time

Sector
Community & Social Care, Government & politics, Housing & development, Local government

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 are committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and you will be joining an organisation that believes the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead.

As our Strategic Director you will be a key corporate leader across the organisation and the strategic lead for the development of the Housing Strategy. You will 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 Thrive agenda, maximise productivity, improve collaboration and drive culture change.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape our future and yours.

Recruitment Timeline:

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