Director for Economy and Infrastructure

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Director for Economy and Infrastructure
Transform Dudley's future. Shape a borough of opportunity
Dudley is a place of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Proud of our heritage and bold about our future, we are embarking on major regeneration schemes, transport innovation, and a renewed focus on inclusive growth. Now is the perfect time to help shape Dudley's next chapter.

We are seeking a dynamic, future-focused Director for Economy and Infrastructure to lead this transformation. This role involves steering some of the borough's most high-impact programmes and partnerships.

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Director for Economy and Infrastructure
Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Dudley

As a key member of the Council's senior leadership team, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across a wide portfolio-turning vision into delivery and ambition into tangible results. You will drive major regeneration projects, lead place-based development across Dudley's towns and communities, and oversee modern, responsive infrastructure services that meet the needs of a growing and evolving borough.

Key responsibilities:

• Regeneration and Place-Shaping: Social, economic, and physical regeneration of Dudley and its townships.
• Highways, Transport, and Parking: Including council fleet, home-to-school transport, local safety schemes, and road safety education.
• Planning Policy: Ensuring Dudley's growth is sustainable, inclusive, and community driven.
• Infrastructure, Structural Engineering, and Major Projects: Including place-enhancing public realm investment.
• Economic Development and Skills: Connecting people, investment, and opportunities to grow a more inclusive local economy.

You will take a lead role in forging high-impact partnerships with the private sector, regional agencies, investors, developers, and local communities - putting Dudley at the centre of regional growth.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Drive regeneration and infrastructure programmes that create lasting value.
• Navigate the complexities of planning, transport, and place-based strategy.
• Deliver through partnership - building credibility with stakeholders, Members, and residents.
• Inspire, modernise, and support multi-disciplinary teams to achieve outcomes at scale.
• Bring clarity, ambition, and rigour to service transformation.
• Understand the power of infrastructure and economic development in reducing inequalities and unlocking potential.

Why Dudley?

We are a borough with a big future. From the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension to the £1bn+ regeneration of town centres, we're investing in sustainable growth, high-quality places, and inclusive economic opportunity. This is your chance to join a leadership team driving systemic change - not just in how we deliver, but in how we grow, connect, and shape our borough for generations to come.

Indicative dates for recruitment process:

• Applications close: Thursday 19 June 2025

For an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive via Jo Cook - Joanne.Cook@dudley.gov.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.

For more information about Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and the vacancies we have available please visit our dedicated microsite: https://www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk/

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Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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