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.

We’re ready… are you?

Please click the link below to download the Job Description:

Job Description - Executive Director Strategy & Inclusive Growth

For a confidential conversation about this role, please speak with our recruitment partners at Penna:

Zara Bruton on 07743 980867 or email: zara.bruton@penna.com

Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight, 5 January 2025

Executive Director of Resources

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 wider East Midlands Region.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Executive Director of Resources. In this pivotal role, you will shape the financial and operational future of our region, driving efficiency and strategic use of resources as we unlock billions in investment through our devolution deal, driving long-term systemic change.

As Executive Director of Resources, you will act as the Combined Authority’s Section 73 Officer leading our Resources Directorate and the wider organisation to make sure our values are front and centre of all we do. You will be a core member of the leadership team creating long-term impact by delivering on our devolution commitments and setting the stage for future growth in areas like sustainable energy and regional innovation. You will oversee our financial strategy, governance frameworks, and the effective delivery of enabling and support services, fostering a culture of continual improvement.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be an external thinker, committed to delivering the very best for our region. You’ll be a seasoned leader with extensive experience in a high-profile political or public sector context. You will be a qualified member of a recognised accountancy body, with a strong background in strategic planning, governance, and risk management. We are also looking for strong corporate leadership experience and ability within the wider Resources portfolio, fostering a culture of equals across professional disciplines and driving forward change.

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.

We’re ready… are you?

Please click the link below to download the Job Description:

Job Description – Executive Director Resources

For a confidential conversation about this role, please speak with our recruitment partners at Penna:

Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: Kelly.Ridley@penna.com  

Andrew Tromans on 07805 226301 or email: Andrew.tromans@penna.com

For more information on the role please visit: https://eastmidscareers.co.uk/

Closing date: Midnight, 5th January 2025

Executive Director of Place

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 making a positive impact in Place? The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), is seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Place to drive the best outcomes for place and sustainability across the region.

As the new Executive Director of Place, you will have a key role in holistically connecting people and places, creating vibrant and sustainable communities through strategic transport, housing, and net-zero strategies. Your mission will be to ensure long-term systemic impact by executing the requirements of ‘our deal’ and setting out a high-level ambition for future devolution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in strategic place shaping and transformative change within a high-profile political or public sector environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in transport, housing, and environmental sustainability, with the ability to build consensus and lead complex initiatives. We need a committed and creative place maker and shaper to drive and deliver strong results, working with our constituent councils, our districts, our boroughs and our partners to put the East Midlands firmly on the map.

We embrace a values-based culture, where we lift our region, work together, make an impact, and celebrate our diversity. We strive to be an employer of choice in the East Midlands by fostering a transparent and collaborative environment with accessible leadership and a voice for every employee.

To thrive in this role, you will have extensive leadership experience in delivering place services in a high-profile political environment. You will be skilled at negotiating and finding consensus among diverse partners, driving strategy, and leveraging investment to create sustainable and effective transport systems. 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.

We’re ready… are you?

 Please click the link below to download the Job Description:

Job Description - Executive Director Place

For a confidential conversation about this role, please speak with our recruitment partners at Penna:

Zara Bruton on 07743 980867 or email: zara.bruton@penna.com

Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight, 5 January 2025

Executive Director (Housing focus)

Harlow District Council

Highly Competitive Salary

Harlow Council are embarking on a journey of significant transformation, and we are looking for talented leaders to help write a new chapter for our iconic new town.

We are seeking leaders who are passionate about driving innovation in local government and are keen to realise the huge potential of Harlow - The fastest growing place in the country.

For more information and to apply, - visit: https://buildingharlowsfuture.com/

For further information, please contact: Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com or Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 13th December 2024

Executive Director (Community & Regeneration focus)

Harlow District Council

Highly Competitive Salary

Harlow Council are embarking on a journey of significant transformation, and we are looking for talented leaders to help write a new chapter for our iconic new town.

We are seeking leaders who are passionate about driving innovation in local government and are keen to realise the huge potential of Harlow - The fastest growing place in the country.

For more information and to apply, - visit: https://buildingharlowsfuture.com/

For further information, please contact: Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com or Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 13th December 2024

Executive Director (Corporate and Regulatory Services focus)

Harlow District Council

Highly Competitive Salary

Harlow Council are embarking on a journey of significant transformation, and we are looking for talented leaders to help write a new chapter for our iconic new town.

We are seeking leaders who are passionate about driving innovation in local government and are keen to realise the huge potential of Harlow - The fastest growing place in the country.

For more information and to apply, - visit: https://buildingharlowsfuture.com/

For further information, please contact: Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com or Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 13th December 2024

Managing Director

Harlow District Council

Highly Competitive Salary

Harlow Council are embarking on a journey of significant transformation, and we are looking for talented leaders to help write a new chapter for our iconic new town.

We are seeking leaders who are passionate about driving innovation in local government and are keen to realise the huge potential of Harlow - The fastest growing place in the country.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://buildingharlowsfuture.com/

For further information, please contact: Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com or Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: bruna.varante@penna.com

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 13th December 2024

Enterprise Board Non-Executive Director

London Transport Museum

The Museum is a subsidiary company of TfL with charity status (charity no. 1123122). We have a trustee board of thirteen, three of which are nominated by TfL, nine are independent trustees and one is the Museum Director. The entrepreneurial strategy and activities of the Museum are vested in the Enterprise Board, a subsidiary trading company (company no.6495761) of LTM.

The Enterprise Board has a direct remit and responsibility to the LTM board of Trustees for the non-charitable trading activities of the Museum which include: retail, venue hire, filming and photography, Hidden London, experiences, catering, philanthropy, commercial sponsorships, and corporate memberships. It has broader responsibilities, having oversight and scrutiny of entrepreneurial activity and innovation across the organisation.  This includes strategy and pricing of admissions, membership and other schemes, all aspects of fundraising, and any new innovation that has the potential to increase revenue to the charity.  The Enterprise Board is our ‘curiosity engine’ and plays a key part in LTM's income-generation and long-term sustainability.  The Museum has many assets in its collections and through TfL is able to generate income through its intellectual property - in posters and design collections, from the Acton Depot, Hidden London, and Clapham South deep shelter site, through its heritage vehicle operations. There is potential to realise and a need to generate more income in the future from all of these and from other assets that may be released from TfL’s property portfolio.

The duties of the Enterprise Board NED are:

• Review, challenge and advise on the commercial strategy
• Advise on appropriate KPIs and Benchmarks
• Review the annual business plans, budgets and forecasts of enterprise activities and recommend or otherwise these to the main Board for approval
• Monitor performance and actions taken to mitigate shortfalls / take advantage of upside
• Review risk register and mitigation
• Review, challenge and advise on investment proposals / new business ideas / new systems (e.g CRM / ticketing) and recommend to the Main Board for approval as appropriate (e.g. if unbudgeted capital expenditure, new / unusual proposition).  
• Involvement in the recruitment of the Enterprise Director

The Enterprise Board does not have authority delegated by Main Board or the Finance Committee to approve budgets, investments etc – their role is to recommend or otherwise for approval.

In addition to the above duties, each NED should use their portfolio of specific skills, knowledge and experience to support the executive and assist the board to reach sound decisions. This may involve:

• Assisting the development of board papers and policies

• Maintaining relationships with partners, stakeholders, donors and funders

• Serving on board sub-committees or other task and finish groups,

• And generally acting as our ambassadors.

Time Commitment:

To fulfil the Non-Executive Director role, you will need to commit to 10-20 days per annum. The Board meets each quarter with an additional annual strategic away day with LTM Trustees. Non-Executive Directors are expected to meet the Chair and CEO from time to time, to be familiar with all museum activities and outreach events, and to deploy your skills and experience as appropriate. You will be a critical friend to the Museum and advocate its work to stakeholders and supporters at events such as the corporate members reception and annual fundraising dinner.

In line with the requirements and recommendations from independent reviews of the Board’s effectiveness, we are seeking new Non-Executive Directors who have experience in any of the following areas:

 Candidate requirements – skills, knowledge and experience

• Customer insights, marketing and data management
• Fundraising
• Retail

Candidates will:

• be leaders in their field in at least one of the three skills listed above (essential)
• have proven experience at a management or executive level (essential)
• be able to operate in a high profile, publicly accountable environment (essential)
• be able to actively engage in decision making and to provide effective and robust challenge in a supportive way (essential)
• provide analysis of reports submitted to the Board that will aid decision making process
• have exceptional ambassadorial, interpersonal, advocacy and negotiating skills

How to Apply

Applications received directly to TfL will not be considered. Any applications not submitted directly to Penna directly will be declined.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Penna Executive Search: Pete John on 07701 305617 or email: petejohn@penna.com or Zara Bruton on 07743 980867 or email: zara.Bruton@penna.com

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.tflltmrecruitment.com/   

The closing date for applications is: Midnight, Friday 6th December 2024.

Service Director, Financial Management

Up to £111,449

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team and drive our exciting agenda forward, working together, fighting for a better future for Gateshead. We’re absolutely committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and you’ll be joining an organisation who strongly believe that the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead.

We’re reviewing how we’re organised to ensure that we make effective and efficient decisions that deliver brilliant outcomes for our employees and our communities, so the responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the role below is subject to change.

You’ll contribute to the financial health and management of the Council and manage the strategic development and delivery of accountancy, treasury management, insurance, payroll and HR support, creditor payments, internal audit and debtors’ income and you’ll ensure that appropriate financial controls and systems are in place.

These are exceptional opportunities to shape our future and yours. For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant please contact Nick Raper: 07715 60463, Ali Tasker: 07514 724 114. For further information about the roles please visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/senior-management

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2024