Senior leadership post as Service Director for Economy and Infrastructure at Lincolnshire County Council, tasked with delivering the council's current plan for 2026 to 2031. The role leads a broad portfolio spanning growth, spatial planning, business, environment and infrastructure, and advises elected members and the corporate leadership team. It is politically restricted, with hybrid working and a nominated base to commute to when needed. Fluent spoken English is essential under the Fluency Duty.
What the job involves
- Provide strategic leadership across the economy and infrastructure portfolio, advising elected members and the corporate leadership team
- Lead high-performing services and build trusted relationships with government, the GLCCA, business, investors, local authorities and partners
- Champion Lincolnshire locally and nationally to create conditions for growth, productivity and good jobs
- Secure investment in infrastructure and skills, working with the GLCCA, government and partners
- Set the strategic direction for spatial planning, development, business growth, economic development, environmental policy, infrastructure and investment
- Lead the development and delivery of major programmes for growth, productivity, regeneration and connectivity
- Secure external funding and investment, developing credible propositions and robust delivery partnerships
- Align economic and environmental priorities with planning, transport, housing, skills, digital connectivity, energy and environmental objectives
- Ensure plan-making under the T&CP system and planning decisions reflect business, community and legislative requirements
- Ensure key infrastructure for water management, energy supply, connectivity and flood defence is planned and delivered
- Develop talented teams and a culture of collaboration, commercial awareness and delivery
- Manage significant resources, programmes and risk with strong governance, financial discipline and a focus on outcomes
Experience
- Strong track record of leading complex economy, infrastructure, regeneration or place-based portfolios
- Evidence of effective programme and project delivery
- Evidence of translating strategy into deliverable programmes with measurable results
- Experience of securing investment, influencing policy and working across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of effective and successful collaborative working
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities across a wide and complex portfolio
- Commercial acumen and sound financial, programme and risk management
- Excellent communication, partnership and stakeholder-management skills
- Problem-solving mindset and a customer-focused, responsive approach
- Ability to inspire confidence and lead through change
- Spoken English fluent enough to converse at ease with customers and advise accurately (Fluency Duty)
Checks & eligibility
- Subject to a criminal record check
Other
- Commitment to value for money, inclusive growth and excellent outcomes for residents, communities and businesses
- Shares the council's values of collaboration, adaptability, eco-consciousness, support and responsibility
What’s offered
- Relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate
- Hybrid working with a nominated contractual work base
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