Director for Development and Regulation Shape places. Strengthen regulation. Lead with purpose. Dudley is undergoing transformation with major capital projects and bold regeneration plans. We seek a strategic Director for Development and Regulation to lead and modernise our built environment and regulatory services. THE VACANCY Director for Development and Regulation Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum plus benefits Location: Dudley Key responsibilities: Oversee development, acquisitions, disposals, and capital projects. Ensure building safety compliance and construction oversight. Manage technical and professional services, including surveyors and architects. Handle property and facilities management across HRA and corporate estates. Lead regulatory services such as development management (LPA), trading standards, environmental health, food safety, licensing, private sector housing, building control, and more. Administer Disabled Facilities Grants and statutory enforcement functions. We are looking for: Proven ability to drive major capital programmes and strategic development. Expertise in leading compliant, modern regulatory services. Experience in building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams. Skill in navigating complex legal and statutory frameworks. Innovative mindset for transformation and continuous improvement. Integrity, partnership, and a strong corporate mindset. Why Dudley? With over £1billion in regeneration underway, Dudley is reshaping how we deliver services and build places. As Director for Development and Regulation, you will be instrumental in realising this vision. 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/ So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Benefits List JD/PS