Strategic Service Director - Economy & Infrastructure Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Relocation package may be considered

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Senior Service Director for Economy and Infrastructure to lead growth, planning, business, environment and infrastructure portfolios and to advise elected members and the corporate leadership team.

The role requires political awareness, delivery discipline and the ability to secure investment, manage major programmes and lead diverse teams across partners, with hybrid working and a nominated base for commuting.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of leading complex economy, infrastructure, regeneration or place-based portfolios.
• Evidence of effective programme and project delivery.
• Evidence of translating strategy into deliverable programmes with measurable results.
• Experience of securing investment, influencing policy and working across organisational boundaries.
• Evidence of effective and successful collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the economy and infrastructure portfolio, advising elected members and the corporate leadership team.
• Lead high-performing services and build trusted relationships with government, the GLCCA, business, investors, local authorities and partners.
• Champion Lincolnshire locally and nationally to create conditions for growth, productivity and good jobs.
• Secure investment in infrastructure and skills, working with the GLCCA, government and partners.
• Set the strategic direction for spatial planning, development, business growth, economic development, environmental policy, infrastructure and investment.
• Lead the development and delivery of major programmes for growth, productivity, regeneration and connectivity.
• Secure external funding and investment, developing credible propositions and robust delivery partnerships.
• Align economic and environmental priorities with planning, transport, housing, skills, digital connectivity, energy and environmental objectives.
• Ensure plan-making under the T&CP system and planning decisions reflect business, community and legislative requirements.
• Ensure key infrastructure for water management, energy supply, connectivity and flood defence is planned and delivered.
• Develop talented teams and a culture of collaboration, commercial awareness and delivery.
• Manage significant resources, programmes and risk with strong governance, financial discipline and a focus on outcomes.

Skills

Balancing priorities

Commercial acumen

Communication & stakeholder management

Problem-solving mindset

Leadership through change

Spoken English fluency

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Senior Service Director for Economy and Infrastructure to lead growth, planning, business, environment and infrastructure portfolios and to advise elected members and the corporate leadership team.

The role requires political awareness, delivery discipline and the ability to secure investment, manage major programmes and lead diverse teams across partners, with hybrid working and a nominated base for commuting.