Head of Inclusive Growth and Partnerships

Head of Inclusive Growth and Partnerships

Durham County Council

Salary: £115,826

County Durham is a vibrant and diverse place supported by an ambitious County Council. Home to a premier UK science park and Durham City Innovation District, with a global leading university and 15,000 businesses, alongside over 20 million visitors Durham has exceptional quality and potential.

As the largest local authority and economy in the North-East and a population of 522,100 residents, our aspirations and commitment for our communities and our place mean that we push hard for success.

We now have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking leader to help drive our exciting agenda forward. The role reports to our Corporate Director, Regeneration, Economy and Growth, and will be a key member of the senior management team of the directorate, helping us to deliver what our economy needs, delivering more and better jobs in an inclusive, green, economy.

You’ll lead the management and development of an innovative, driven, modern and strategic service ensuring the delivery of the Council’s Inclusive Economic Strategy, focusing in on inward investment, skills, and support to businesses, which will enable growth, social value, and inclusion. The role is externally facing playing a key role in our devolution agenda and local partnerships. We’re looking for someone to quickly understand the County Durham context, working with a variety of partners, including the exciting, new, North East Combined Authority, in a high-profile leadership role. You’ll need imagination and people skills to lead your own and other teams through the development and promotion of our vision and the strategy.

If you relish challenge and have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents and communities, then we would like to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on or

Zara Bruton on or

For more information and to apply, please visit:

Closing date: Monday 11th November 2024