Executive Director, Growth, Highways & Infrastructure

We are a county of natural beauty, bordered by 50 miles of stunning coastline. 800,000 people are proud to call Suffolk home and many more visit every year. We are a county of huge economic potential, world class institutes and leading–edge industry and technology.

How you will make a difference

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is your opportunity to provide the leadership that strengthens our economy for all, while protecting and enhancing our unique environment.

The directorate takes the lead on many corporate priorities, including our net zero commitment and the delivery of our major infrastructure projects, which are reshaping our access to energy and revitalising our transport network. Environment and waste, climate emergency, flood and water management, our natural and historic environment, housing, planning, economic development, highways and transport come together in portfolio of breadth, strategic importance and impact. Succeed and Suffolk will be the best place to live, visit and do business.

About you

Suffolk leaders are authentic, co–operative and developmental, able to lead and influence system wide. The relationships you foster with our local authority partners, LEP, government and business will help realise our county's inclusive growth potential.

If you are ready to use your talents and expertise at scale, in a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture, then let's talk. We will give you a home to grow personally as well as the freedom and autonomy to develop your teams and services to achieve better outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 th June.

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For a confidential conversation, contact Mark Bearn of HAYS Executive on