Service Director - Development & Economy

Salary: £95,953 – £106,769 + MRS of up to £13,000 for qualified planners Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than twice per month. Contract Type: Hybrid – Permanent Closing Date: 8th February 2026 Interview Date: The interview process will consist of a 1st stage technical interview to take place at the end of February 2026 and if successful at this stage candiates will progress to an in person formal interview at Priory House, Shefford in early March 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed as soon as possible. More about the role Central Bedfordshire is growing fast. More than 2000 new homes are being delivered each year. We are central in the Ox Cam Corridor and the choices made now will shape the place for decades. The M1, A1, East Coast Mainline and Midland Mainline giving great connectivity north and south all of which will be bolstered by East West Rail and make the area even more important to growth opportunities – you will play a major role in managing these to the benefit of the area. Universal studios has just received planning permission. We await the government’s announcement on New Towns. As Service Director – Development