Executive Director of Place Jobs

Executive Director of Place Jobs

The Executive Director of Place is one of the most senior leadership roles within UK local authorities. They oversee a wide portfolio of services including planning, regeneration, housing, economic development, transport, environment, property and public realm. This role shapes the long‑term vision for growth, investment, infrastructure and community development across towns, cities and rural areas.

Executive Directors of Place sit on the corporate management team (CMT) and work closely with councillors, government agencies, developers, regional bodies and community stakeholders. They lead major regeneration programmes, strategic infrastructure projects and corporate transformation initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership for the council’s Place Directorate
  • Set long‑term strategy for growth, regeneration and infrastructure
  • Oversee planning, housing, regeneration, transport and environmental services
  • Lead major regeneration and investment programmes
  • Advise councillors, senior leadership and external partners
  • Manage large budgets, resources and corporate transformation projects
  • Represent the authority at regional boards, national forums and strategic partnerships

Typical Employers

  • Local authorities
  • Combined authorities
  • GLA, OPDC, LLDC and public sector planning bodies
  • Public sector regeneration organisations

Salary Range

Executive Director of Place salaries typically range from £130,000 to £180,000+, depending on location, experience and authority type. London and major urban authorities often offer higher salary bands.

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