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Head of Economic Development

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 500 - 500 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Harrow

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Head of Economic Development 
London Borough 
£(Apply online only) per day (Umbrella) 
  
Initial 6-month rolling contract 
  
Job Ref - 68701 
  
You will join a London-based Local Authority as an experienced Head of Economic Development, leading the delivery of economic growth and regeneration priorities across the borough. 
  
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced economic development professional who can provide strategic direction, develop partnerships, and drive forward regeneration initiatives that support investment, growth, and placemaking ambitions. 
  
You will be responsible for shaping and delivering economic strategies, developing regeneration pipelines, supporting masterplans, and working with key stakeholders including businesses, public sector partners, and wider regional organisations to maximise economic opportunities. 
  
The successful candidate will be an experienced leader, able to manage teams, oversee complex programmes, develop business cases, secure investment opportunities, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and Members. 
  
Role Specific 
·Hybrid working offered, with office attendance required 2-3 times per week 
Initial 6-month rolling contract 
Senior Local Authority Economic Development / Regeneration experience essential 
·Experience leading economic strategies, regeneration programmes, and investment opportunities required 
·Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills required 
·Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects 
  
Carrington West Pay Rate - £(Apply online only) per day (Umbrella) 
  
Please call Alfie Jacobs on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: 

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