Executive Director - Place and Prosperity (2 year fixed term contract)
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- Employer:
- South Derbyshire District Council
- Location:
- Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
- Salary:
- £106,484 up to £115,687 plus an essential car user allowance is also paid
- Closing date:
- Friday 18 September 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe134830
Description
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to help shape the future of South Derbyshire at a pivotal moment in its history.
South Derbyshire is one of the UK's best connected and fastest growing districts, with ambitious plans for housing, regeneration, economic growth and community wellbeing.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and joining the Leadership Team, you will lead a broad portfolio including Housing, Planning, Economic Growth and Development, and Cultural & Community Services. You will play a central role in delivering the Council Plan, progressing the Local Plan, driving housing improvement and supporting sustainable growth across South Derbyshire.
This is a unique opportunity to lead major investment and regeneration projects, including the continued transformation of our town centres and the development of strong relationships with businesses, investors and key employers across the district. You will build on opportunities associated with the East Midlands Freeport and help ensure South Derbyshire remains a highly attractive place to live, work and invest.
Local Government Reorganisation adds further significance to this role. As South Derbyshire looks ahead to becoming part of a new unitary council in 2028, you will help shape the future of place-based services, while bringing capacity, resilience and strategic leadership to the organisation during this transformational period of change.
If you want to make a lasting impact during one of the most important periods in the District's history, we would love to hear from you.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Gary Evans
- Telephone:
- 07809 195 593
- Contact:
- Becky Downs
- Telephone:
- 07831 116 336