Director of Place
£95,202 - £104,722 per annum
37 hours per week,
Fixed term until 31st March 2028 or Vesting day, whichever is earliest
Witney/ agile working
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place to join our Corporate Management Team at a pivotal moment for the district. This opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion, reflecting the strength of our leadership and creating an exciting opening for a strategic leader ready to shape the future of West Oxfordshire. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide visible, collective leadership across a diverse and high-impact portfolio including Economic Development, Climate Change, Strategic Housing, Communities, Leisure Strategy, Major Projects, Waste and Commercial Strategy.
This is a broad and strategic role with oversight of services that directly influence the quality of life, prosperity and sustainability of our communities. From enabling transformational housing growth through projects such as Salt Cross Garden Village, to driving regeneration in Carterton, you will ensure that our approach to place shaping is integrated, ambitious and community focused. You will not be expected to be a technical expert in every discipline, but you will bring significant senior leadership experienc...