Director of City Development
Salary – £116,487 – £139,874 (Grade 14)
Hours – 37 Hours per week
Contract type – Permanent, Full Time
We are looking for an outstanding and experienced leader to join our Strategic Executive Board as Director of City Development. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, responsible for shaping and delivering the Council’s strategic priorities and driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and transformation.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact – leading major development programmes, supporting economic growth, and delivering lasting benefits for our communities.
About the roleAs Director of City Development, you will:
Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Council’s senior leadership team Strategic Executive Board (SEB).
Lead and deliver major regeneration programmes, including high-profile capital projects and development sites.
Drive organisational transformation and change, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Oversee key service areas including:
Assets
City Planning
City Development
Green Cities and Circular Economy
Special projects including the Green Innovation Corridor
Develop innovative and commercial approaches to service delivery and commissioning.
Build strong partnerships with regional, national and private sector stakeholders.
Ensure effective management of significant financial, people and physical resources to deliver value for money.
You will also play a key role in shaping policy, advising elected members, and supporting the Council’s long-term vision and priorities.
About youWe are looking for a highly experienced and credible senior leader who can operate effectively at strategic level within a complex organisation.
You will bring:
Extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-service portfolios.
A strong track record of delivering major regeneration and capital projects.
Proven experience of driving large-scale organisational change and transformation.
A deep understanding of the economic, political and strategic challenges facing local government.
Significant experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and resources.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at local, regional and national level.
Strong commitment to partnership working, social value, and delivering outcomes for communities.
You will be someone who can think strategically, lead confidently, and deliver results in complex and often ambiguous environments.
Why join us?This is a rare opportunity to:
Shape the future of a growing and ambitious city.
Lead high-impact programmes that deliver real benefits for residents and businesses.
Work at the centre of decision-making as part of the senior leadership team.
Drive innovation, transformation and long-term economic growth.
Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We have also received the Stonewall Gold Award, highlighting our dedication to the LGBT+ community.
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