Executive Director of Strategy and Inclusive Growth

Executive Director of Strategy and Inclusive Growth

East Midlands Combined County Authority

£128,125 - £148,625

Put your strategic leadership skills to the test and make a lasting impact in Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, and the East Midlands.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for inclusive growth and strategy? The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), is seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Strategy and Inclusive Growth to join their team.

As the new Executive Director of Strategy and Inclusive Growth, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the organisation. You will be responsible for being the EMCCA lead for the Inclusive Growth Commission, you will deliver a regional economic agenda, integrating the functions of the Local Enterprise Partnership, and you'll manage new investment approaches. By making evidence-led decisions and collaborating with stakeholders, you will help strengthen the region systemically.

We embrace a values-based culture, where we lift our region, work together, make an impact, and celebrate our diversity. You will embody these values and foster an open and transparent culture within the organisation and across the partnership. Your leadership will create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to the long-term prosperity of the East Midlands region.

The ideal candidate will have a robust history of leading strategic and transformative initiatives within a high-profile political or public sector context. Expertise in forging strong relationships, developing regional economic strategies, managing comprehensive investment programs, and driving inclusive growth will be crucial. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to foster partnerships, integrate complex functions, and embed new operating principles to advance the region's economic and social ambitions. Above all, you will be a passionate advocate for the East Midlands. We were the culture of enterprise during the Industrial Revolution, and we want you to help lead us to be at the centre of the next. You will work to help our unique region be better connected, better funded and better prepared - leading the way to tell a bigger story than ever before.

If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to the inclusive growth and strategic development of the East Midlands region with a passion for driving positive change, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of shaping a prosperous, sustainable, and fairer future for the East Midlands region.

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Job Description - Executive Director Strategy & Inclusive Growth

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Closing date: Midnight, 5th January 2025