Interim Director - Sustainable Development

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Interim Director - Sustainable Development on behalf of Luton Borough Council.Main purpose of position:Lead, manage, deliver and develop the Division''s services and resources in a manner consistent with the Council''s aims and policies and the professional standards falling within the scope of the Division. Lead the Sustainable Development senior management team and the overall aims, objectives, statutory obligations and targets.Lead the strategic management of a range of functions and provide specialist advice to the corporate management team on policy strategy and regulation within the remit of the role. Given the portfolio of responsibilities the post also plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Council''s corporate vision, Luton 2040, in relation to the town centre regeneration, airport growth, inward investment and strategic transport. More specifically the Sustainable Development Division leads on the ambition to become a net zero carbon town by 2040.You will be responsible to:To make an active and positive contribution to the Council''s strategic plans and policies, as well as to the process of implementing cultural change and organisational development and facilitate the creation of a common purpose across the organisation, by working across cross cutting areas collaboratively as a member of the Senior Management team.To implement the Council''s modernisation agenda, by providing support at all levels and by promoting the ..... full job details .....