Head Of Economy and Growth

A London borough is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Economy & Growth to lead its economic growth and regeneration agenda.

This is a genuine Head of Service position with responsibility for developing the borough’s regeneration and economic strategy, creating a pipeline of future opportunities and ensuring plans translate into deliverable projects, investment and economic growth.

The role will lead a small team and work closely with senior officers, elected Members, businesses, Business Improvement Districts, the GLA, London Councils and other regional partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and delivery of the borough’s regeneration and economic strategy.
• Develop masterplans, investment propositions, business cases and feasibility studies.
• Build a credible pipeline of regeneration and placemaking opportunities.
• Identify and secure external funding from government, regional partners and other sources.
• Develop strong relationships with businesses, BIDs and wider public and private-sector partners.
• Support inward investment, business growth and the development of key local sectors.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership and elected Members.
• Oversee economic development projects, programmes, budgets, procurement and governance.
• Lead, manage and develop the Economic Development team.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required standard, timescale and budget.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an established economic development or regeneration leader with:

• Senior management experience within a local authority economic development or regeneration service.
• Experience developing economic, regeneration or place-based strategies.
• A successful track record of securing investment and external funding.
• Experience producing masterplans, business cases, feasibility studies and investment propositions.
• Strong understanding of town centres, high streets, business growth and inward investment.
• Experience working with elected Members and operating effectively within a political environment.
• Excellent partnership skills across businesses, government, regional bodies and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, consultants, procurement and complex programmes.

This is not a purely policy-based appointment. The successful candidate must be able to combine strategic thinking with practical programme delivery, commercial awareness and credible leadership.