Strategic Director – Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

|Southwark Council

Location: London

Salary: Competitive 

Full Time: Permanent

Closing Date: 20/10/2024

Job Description

The role

Southwark is at the heart of London’s success, known across the world for its physical landmarks but powered by its extraordinary people.

We have much to be proud of and every reason to be ambitious about the future. Our recently agreed 2030 Strategy unites partners around a vision that together, we will build a fair green and safe Southwark where everyone can live a good life as part of a strong community.

To deliver our shared vision, we will need to unleash the collective talents of residents, communities, organisations and businesses for the good of everyone who calls Southwark home.

This senior leadership role will be pivotal in driving our Southwark 2030 vision, ensuring our core principles and the needs of our residents remain central to everything we do.

About you

We are keen to attract senior leaders with substantial experience of managing large teams within a public sector environment.  You will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of managing significant budgets effectively, and utilising data to drive evidence-based decisions.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of how the political landscape impacts the day-to-day services of council functions. You will be able to evidence experience of collaborating with political leaders to shape and implement strategic policies, displaying the ability to influence and guide organisational change.

We are looking for a senior leader who not only has the dedication to public services, but also has a genuine passion for community development. You will have a deep understanding of the challenges facing local government, brining innovative solutions to address them.

For more information on all the roles we are recruiting to visit, https://join-southwark.co.uk/. For a confidential discussion about your suitability, please contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson: Ben Parsonage (07530 578 921), Frazer Thouard (07384 810 743), or Duncan Collins (07586 705 475).

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