Bedfordshire
£600 to £650 per day 
3-month initial contract
 
I am working closely with my LPA client based in Bedfordshire and assisting in their recruitment for an interim Head of Economic Growth & Strategic Regeneration an initial 3-month contract.
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead an Economic Development/Strategic Regeneration Service on an interim basis as the council moves towards an Inclusive Economy Strategy.
 
You could be who the council are looking for to jointly own and drive the delivery of the Inclusive Economic Delivery Strategy, working with the  Director and other Heads of Service.
 
Purpose of the job:
 
·To act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration and provide leadership and co-ordination of the Council's strategic and operational approach to Economic growth and Strategic Regeneration.
 
·To act as a place shaper and bring together internal and external stakeholders to support economic growth and prosperity across the Borough.
 
·To lead on the delivery of programmes and projects through effective partnership working that support Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration.
 
·To engage at a senior level both locally, regionally and nationally with public and private sector partners and take an entrepreneurial approach to the development and capitalisation of Economic Growth and Regeneration opportunities.
 
Ideally, the council are looking for a ASAP start.
 
Interviews are due to take place in the next few weeks so if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss. Further details and a full job description are available upon request. 

Please call Liam Shea on 02393 876079  for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
[email protected]