Strategic Growth Director: Major Projects & Sustainability

Penna; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Rising is seeking a Director of Strategy & Development to lead our strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape our future growth, oversee major development programmes worth up to £2 billion, and ensure investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.

This is a rare opportunity to influence programmes at a pivotal moment in our growth journey.

Qualifications

• Has a proven track record leading complex programmes and major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Brings strong commercial and strategic leadership experience.
• Can build effective partnerships across public and private sectors.
• Inspires teams and drives performance through change.
• Combines commercial success with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions.
• Shape future growth and oversee major development programmes.
• Ensure investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.
• Collaborate across public and private sectors to build partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Sustainability & social value

Job description

Luton Rising is seeking a Director of Strategy & Development to lead our strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape our future growth, oversee major development programmes worth up to £2 billion, and ensure investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.

This is a rare opportunity to influence programmes at a pivotal moment in our growth journey.