Interim Director of Sustainable Development Required
Contract Length: 6 months+ (Interim Assignment)
Location: East of England (Hybrid working arrangement)
Rate of Pay: £650 – £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Venn Group are currently supporting a council in the East of England, who are seeking an Interim Director of Sustainable Development to lead the division and play a pivotal role in delivering the council’s 2040 vision, including town centre regeneration, airport growth, inward investment, and the ambition to become a net zero carbon town by 2040.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Leading the Sustainable Development Division and managing senior teams and resources in line with corporate priorities
* Providing strategic advice to the Corporate Management Team on planning, transport, and environmental policy
* Driving regeneration, transport strategies, and decarbonisation initiatives
* Leading organisational change, digitalisation, equality, and health & safety within services
* Building strong relationships with partners, businesses, and community stakeholders
The successful candidate will have:
* A strong track record in senior leadership, delivering large-scale transformation programmes
* Extensive experience in land use, transport, and environmental policy development
* Strong commercial and strategic acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills
* Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (planning, transport, or environment)
* Membership of a relevant professional body (RTPI, CIHT, CILT or similar)
To learn more about this excellent opportunity, apply with your most updated CV or email dpalmer@venngroup.com as soon as possible