Service Director Place Shaping

Location: Shropshire (with flexible and hybrid working arrangements)

Grade & Salary: C4 – £103.609.63 – £109.252.32

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Accountable to: Executive Management Team

Shape the future of Shropshire! We’re seeking a visionary leader to join our Strategic Leadership Board as Service Director Place Shaping. This is your opportunity to drive regeneration, economic development, planning, housing delivery, and asset management for one of England’s most ambitious councils.

What you’ll do:

• Strategically lead services including economic development, planning, climate change, housing delivery, and asset management.
• Oversee major placemaking programs, regeneration strategies, and asset management.
• Secure external funding (Towns Fund, Levelling Up Fund, Shared Prosperity Fund) for regeneration.
• Build partnerships with developers, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Champion inclusive regeneration that respects Shropshire’s rural character while tackling connectivity, housing affordability, and employment diversification.
• Promote inward investment, business growth, and employment initiatives.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance with statutory requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Degree or equivalent in regeneration, planning, rural development, or related discipline.
• Strategic Senior leadership experience in economic growth, property and assets, planning, and housing.
• Proven track record in transformational change and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and influence at all levels.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and our “Getting it Right” values.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Be part of a council committed to health, sustainability, and ambitious transformation.

How to Apply

For more information, please visit our careers page. To apply for the role please submit an up-to-date CV and no more than 2 sides of A4 expressing why you would be the right candidate for the role.

Shropshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.