At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to enhance community assets, environment, and economic growth in Nottinghamshire.
- Company: Join Nottinghamshire County Council, dedicated to improving lives and fostering strong communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £109,000, with a focus on community impact and collaboration.
- Other info: Be part of a high-performing team with opportunities for impactful leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while shaping sustainable communities.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in complex environments with a focus on community outcomes.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community.
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Environment, Assets and Economy at a pivotal moment. This is a rare opportunity to take onboard a high-impact portfolio spanning property and assets, planning and green space, and economic growth - all central to how we shape thriving, sustainable communities.
We are an organisation that moves at pace. With a £150m annual capital programme and a strong track record of delivering major infrastructure and asset projects, we’ve built a reputation for being commercially astute, delivery-focused, and ambitious for our places. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: everything we do is rooted in creating stronger communities and better lives for our residents. This role sits right at the heart of our ambitions.
You’ll lead a diverse and high-performing set of services, working across complex partnerships and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, including elected members and public and private sector partners. You’ll be as comfortable shaping long-term vision as you are driving delivery, ensuring projects land on time and on budget while contributing to a bigger story about place, growth and social value.
Looking ahead, local government reorganisation will create new opportunities to rethink how infrastructure, assets and growth are delivered across a wider footprint. You’ll play a central role in shaping that future, influencing new structures, defining priorities, and ensuring the organisation is ready to take its next step.
In your first year, you’ll build on a strong foundation, maintaining financial stability, progressing a significant programme of capital receipts and disposals, and driving forward key programmes such as school place delivery and the future of our corporate estate. Alongside this, you’ll bring clarity and direction to our growth and development functions, and establish yourself as a trusted, strategic voice shaping what comes next.
You’ll already be operating at a senior level within a complex, large-scale environment. You bring the commercial confidence to lead major programmes and partnerships, alongside the political awareness to navigate a public sector context with credibility and impact. Just as importantly, you’ll bring a clear sense of purpose and a belief that great places don’t just happen, they’re created through thoughtful leadership, collaboration and a commitment to community outcomes.
You’ll be joining a stable, high-performing and collaborative leadership team, with strong foundations already in place across property, planning and growth. This is a role where you can make an immediate difference and leave a lasting legacy. You will care deeply about people, culture and organisational wellbeing, creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, supported and motivated to deliver their best for Nottinghamshire’s communities.
For more information, please visit Nottinghamshire Senior Leadership.
Recruitment Timeline and Key Dates:
- Role Closes: 23:59pm on Sunday 23rd Aug
- Technical Interviews: w/c 31st Aug
- Final Panel Interviews: w/c 14th Sept
Company: Nottinghamshire County Council
Salary: Up to £109,000
Location: Nottinghamshire
Sector: Corporate Services
Sector: Corporate Management Team
Sector: Finance
Job Role: Director
Director of Assets, Environment and Economy employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
