Director for Economy and Infrastructure (Full Time)

Transform Dudley’s future. Shape a borough of opportunity. Dudley is a place of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Proud of our heritage and bold about our future, we are embarking on major regeneration schemes, transport innovation, and a renewed focus on inclusive growth. Now is the perfect time to help shape Dudley’s next chapter.

We are seeking a dynamic, future-focused Director for Economy and Infrastructure to lead this transformation. This role involves steering some of the borough’s most high-impact programmes and partnerships. As a key member of the Council’s senior leadership team, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across a wide portfolio—turning vision into delivery and ambition into tangible results. You will drive major regeneration projects, lead place-based development across Dudley’s towns and communities, and oversee modern, responsive infrastructure services that meet the needs of a growing and evolving borough.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Regeneration and Place-Shaping: Social, economic, and physical regeneration of Dudley and its townships
• Highways, Transport, and Parking: Including council fleet, home-to-school transport, local safety schemes, and road safety education
• Planning Policy and Development Management: Ensuring Dudley’s growth is sustainable, inclusive, and community driven
• Infrastructure, Structural Engineering, and Major Projects: Including place-enhancing public realm investment
• Economic Development and Skills: Connecting people, investment, and opportunities to grow a more inclusive local economy

You will take a lead role in forging high-impact partnerships with the private sector, regional agencies, investors, developers, and local communities, putting Dudley at the centre of regional growth.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Drive regeneration and infrastructure programmes that create lasting value
• Navigate the complexities of planning, transport, and place-based strategy
• Deliver through partnerships — building credibility with stakeholders, members, and residents
• Inspire, modernise, and support multi-disciplinary teams to achieve outcomes at scale
• Bring clarity, ambition, and rigour to service transformation
• Understand the power of infrastructure and economic development in reducing inequalities and unlocking potential

Why Dudley? We are a borough with a big future. From the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension to the £1bn+ regeneration of town centres, we’re investing in sustainable growth, high-quality places, and inclusive economic opportunity. This is your chance to join a leadership team driving systemic change - not just in how we deliver, but in how we grow, connect, and shape our borough for generations to come.

For more information and to apply please click the apply button. For an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive via Jo Cook – joanne.cook@dudley.gov.uk. The closing date for applications is midnight on 19th June 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.