Corporate Director of Place
Wiltshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Corporate Leadership Team as Corporate Director of Place. This is your opportunity to shape the future of Wiltshire by driving innovation, influencing policy, and delivering services that strengthen communities, grow our local economy, and protect our outstanding environment.
You will lead major functions including highways and transport, planning, economy and regeneration, waste and environmental services, leisure, culture, and community development, managing significant budgets and high‑profile projects.
Your work will be central to achieving our priorities: enhancing and protecting our environment, building homes and infrastructure fit for our communities, well maintained and safer roads, and building safe and resilient communities across Wiltshire’s towns and rural areas.
Responsibilities
Lead major functions and manage significant budgets. Deliver sustainable growth and protect heritage. Build safe and resilient communities. Provide strategic guidance and inspire confidence.
Qualifications
* Extensive senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
* Expertise in planning, regeneration, transport, and environmental strategy.
* Strong financial acumen and ability to manage major budgets.
* A visionary, collaborative leader who thrives in a political environment.
Application
To find out more click here – Corporate Director Place – Wiltshire Executive Recruitment or for an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant, or Lucy Townsend, Chief Executive please contact sarah.fraser@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 713164.
Please upload your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum four A4 pages each).
Your CV should include contact details for two referees, one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.
In your Supporting Statement, tell us why you’re interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.
All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.
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