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Service Director Place Shaping

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 103,609 - 109,252 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Shropshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Shropshire (with flexible and hybrid working arrangements)
 Grade & Salary: C4 - £(phone number removed) - £(phone number removed)
 Contract: Fixed Term Contract
 Accountable to: Executive Management Team

Shape the Future of Shropshire

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for place shaping, strategic planning, and inclusive growth? Shropshire Council is seeking a Service Director Place Shaping to join our Leadership Board working collaboratively to shape and deliver the council's strategic priorities as defined in the new Shropshire Plan. This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving the county's place, economic development, planning, housing delivery, and asset management agendas.

About the Role
 As Service Director Place Shaping, you will:

Strategically drive delivery of the Council's corporate priorities through placemaking, ensuring alignment with the new Shropshire Plan, capital strategy, and improvement plans.
Lead and integrate the functions of Economic Growth & Development, Strategic Partnerships, Property & Assets, Planning & Development Management, Place Planning, and Cornovii Developments.
Secure external funding (e.g., Towns Fund, Levelling Up Fund, Shared Prosperity Fund) to support place shaping initiatives.
Foster partnerships with developers, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
Oversee the council's property portfolio and asset management, ensuring value and supporting service delivery.
Lead the Planning Division, including development control, strategic planning, and policy formulation.
Champion inclusive regeneration that respects Shropshire's rural character while addressing connectivity, housing affordability, and employment diversification.
Represent the council on regional economic boards and partnerships.What We're Looking For

Degree or equivalent in regeneration, planning, rural development, or a related discipline.
Extensive senior leadership experience in economic growth, property and assets, planning, and housing.
Proven track record in leading transformational change and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.
Strong financial management and commercial acumen.
Ability to build effective partnerships and influence at all levels.
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and the council's "Getting it Right" values.Why Join Us? At Shropshire Council, we are committed to becoming the healthiest organisation we can be-fostering a healthy people, environment, and economy. You'll be part of an ambitious transformation programme, working with talented colleagues to shape a modern, efficient, and sustainable council.

Key Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits, including Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.How to Apply
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