Job Title: Assistant Director - Licensing and Regulation Location: London Borough of Newham, East Ham Town Hall Contract Type: Temporary / Interim Hours: Full Time Rate: £550 per day Working arrangments: Hyrbid Adecco are recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Newham for an experienced Assistant Director - Licensing and Regulation to provide strategic leadership across a key regulatory portfolio within the council's Environment and Sustainable Transport Directorate. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to shape and deliver services that protect residents, businesses and visitors across the borough. The Role As Assistant Director - Licensing and Regulation, you will provide strategic leadership and operational accountability for a range of regulatory services. You will lead teams responsible for ensuring public safety, regulatory compliance and high-quality service delivery across Newham. You will play a key role within the Departmental Management Team, working collaboratively with senior leaders, elected members and external partners to deliver the council's regulatory priorities. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and operational oversight of Licensing and Regulatory Services. Oversee services including Trading Standards, Licensing, Safety at Sports Grounds, Animal Welfare, and Safety Advisory Groups. Manage and develop partnerships with key stak...