Job Role: Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration

Rate - £450 to £600 per day - Please submit rate you are seeking inside ir35

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

* Act as principal professional adviser to the Council in specific matters relating to economic growth and strategic regeneration. Represent the Council at area, regional and national level and provides strategic insight, advice, and challenge to colleagues and external partners.

* Act, with the review of the Service Director, in the development of the service's mission, vision, values and long term strategic planning and policies contributing to the delivery of an inclusive Economy.

* Promoting regeneration, enhancing sustainable economic development and jobs growth across Luton ensuring our residents, business and communities have access to the opportunities and reducing socioeconomic and spatial disparity across the town.

* Lead on the strategic development and delivery of the Inclusive Economy Strategy and supporting plans. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners and engage with them to successfully achieve joint deliverables, access funding streams, and exploit opportunities to create economic growth and deliver strategic regeneration across the Borough.

* Leads and drive the delivery of the Luton Town Centre Master Plan and detailed action plan through working in partnership and developing business cases and programme/project plans as required

Essentials.

* Leadership of strategic regeneration and / or economic growth.

* In depth understanding of the national policy context for economic development/skills development and the related national/local government interface.

* Proven negotiation and change management skills along with the ability to communicate and persuade at the most senior level.

* Substantial experience of effective working with a range of stakeholders from the community, government and business

Right to work requirements

* Passport

* BRP

* Share code