Strategic Growth Director – Infrastructure & Sustainability

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Borough Council is seeking a visionary Director of Strategy and Development to lead strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape growth, oversee major programmes and ensure investments deliver social value.

This role focuses on steering programmes worth up to £2 billion, driving performance, and building partnerships across sectors to benefit communities in Luton and the surrounding region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading complex programmes and infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong commercial and strategic leadership experience.
• Ability to build partnerships across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions.
• Oversee major development programmes and ensure investments deliver commercial success and social value.
• Shape future growth for projects worth up to £2 billion.

Skills

Programme leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

Luton Borough Council is seeking a visionary Director of Strategy and Development to lead strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape growth, oversee major programmes and ensure investments deliver social value.

This role focuses on steering programmes worth up to £2 billion, driving performance, and building partnerships across sectors to benefit communities in Luton and the surrounding region.