At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new City Development Service to drive economic growth and innovation.
- Company: Join Cardiff Council, a dynamic public sector organisation with a positive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values ambition and collaboration in a thriving city.
- Why this job: Shape Cardiff's future and support its vibrant economy through creative leadership.
- Qualifications: Proven management experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Economic development plays an essential part in the city’s economic growth and prosperity, with key growth sectors including financial services, life sciences, fintech, creative and cultural industries, hospitality and leisure, and advanced manufacturing. Cardiff is a leading investment location among the UK Core Cities. The city is also an important tourist and visitor destination, attracting high-profile sporting, cultural and music events to support the city’s economy.
This is an opportunity to lead a new City Development Service within a leading public sector organisation with 15,000 employees delivering over 700 individual services to over 362,000 residents. A recent independent peer review found that Cardiff Council is a ‘good and ambitious Council’ with a ‘can-do and optimistic’ culture.
About the job
You will be responsible for leading a new service within the newly formed Development and Growth Directorate covering the following services:
- Business development
- Inward investment
- Tourism
- City centre management
- Economic policy
- Culture
- Sport and leisure
- Cardiff City Region
- UK city partnerships
- Securing and managing external grants
What We Are Looking For From You
You will be a creative, experienced and accomplished manager with an appetite to explore new ways of working across boundaries and sectors to secure the best possible outcomes for Cardiff, the capital city of Wales and one of the UK‘s Core Cities. We want the right people with the technical skills, managerial capacity and innovation to support the Council’s political leadership in the delivery of an ambitious policy agenda and the achievement of our vision of a ‘Stronger, Fairer, Greener’ Cardiff.
You will possess excellent stakeholder management skills to foster and build credible and lasting relationships. You will have the ability to think strategically and to lead and develop complex organisational issues with ease. A confident communicator who is politically astute, you will quickly establish effective professional relationships across a range of stakeholders and partners.
This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009).
Assistant Director City Development employer: CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL
Cardiff Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation in the heart of Cardiff, a vibrant city known for its cultural and economic growth. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive, optimistic culture, staff are encouraged to explore new ideas and collaborate across sectors to achieve meaningful outcomes for the community. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to building a 'Stronger, Fairer, Greener' Cardiff, while enjoying the benefits of working in a leading public sector organisation with extensive resources and opportunities for professional growth.
