Executive Director Place, Economy and Environment
Location
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/14/2026
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Occupation Type
Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£74,700
(£38.31 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
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Join us. Shape the future. Lead a place where people THRIVE.
West Northamptonshire is a place of huge opportunities and endless possibilities. Proud of our heritage, ambitious about our future, and driven by a clear, shared vision: to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. We are home to thriving market towns and beautiful rural communities, world‑class venues such as Silverstone and global logistics and innovation hubs, with an energetic and flourishing business base. Our One West Northamptonshire Plan sets out how we are working with partners to boost business, growth and prosperity, create stronger and safer communities and decent homes for all.
Now we are looking for a new exceptional Executive Director to lead this next chapter.
PLEASE NOTE: West Northamptonshire Council are pleased to be working with Opus People Solutions for the recruitment of the Executive Director role. For a confidential discussion, please contact Matt Masters at Opus (matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk) or Jess Lyon at WNC (jessica.lyon@westnorthants.gov.uk).
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As our Executive Director of Place, Economy & Environment, you will shape the long‑term future of our area. You will bring vision, creativity and pace to an exciting strategic leadership role, one of the broadest and most influential portfolios in the council. Responsible for planning and growth, regeneration and major projects, economic development and inward investment, highways and transport, environmental services, waste and resources, property and facilities management.
You will lead on our vision for a Thriving Place, play a central part in shaping our devolution journey and strengthening West Northamptonshire’s evolving position as a leading stakeholder, ensuring that growth is inclusive, sustainable and meaningful for every community. You will also operate at the forefront of some of the most exciting partnerships and opportunities in the country. Sitting on the board at Silverstone, you’ll work closely with Government, leading UK universities and outstanding businesses to drive forward a high-performance economy.
You will lead on the delivery of major regeneration that redefines our towns and centres, attract investment that boosts productivity and jobs, strengthen our rapidly expanding visitor economy, and drive practical environmental improvements that make our communities cleaner, greener and healthier.
This is a role where the improvements you make will be visible, tangible and longlasting, offering a truly unique platform for impactful, place-shaping leadership.
Our Culture: We THRIVE
,
Join us. Shape the future. Lead a place where people THRIVE.
West Northamptonshire is a place of huge opportunities and endless possibilities. Proud of our heritage, ambitious about our future, and driven by a clear, shared vision: to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. We are home to thriving market towns and beautiful rural communities, world‑class venues such as Silverstone and global logistics and innovation hubs, with an energetic and flourishing business base. Our One West Northamptonshire Plan sets out how we are working with partners to boost business, growth and prosperity, create stronger and safer communities and decent homes for all.
Now we are looking for a new exceptional Executive Director to lead this next chapter.
PLEASE NOTE: West Northamptonshire Council are pleased to be working with Opus People Solutions for the recruitment of the Executive Director role. For a confidential discussion, please contact Matt Masters at Opus (matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk) or Jess Lyon at WNC (jessica.lyon@westnorthants.gov.uk).
,
As our Executive Director of Place, Economy & Environment, you will shape the long‑term future of our area. You will bring vision, creativity and pace to an exciting strategic leadership role, one of the broadest and most influential portfolios in the council. Responsible for planning and growth, regeneration and major projects, economic development and inward investment, highways and transport, environmental services, waste and resources, property and facilities management.
You will lead on our vision for a Thriving Place, play a central part in shaping our devolution journey and strengthening West Northamptonshire’s evolving position as a leading stakeholder, ensuring that growth is inclusive, sustainable and meaningful for every community. You will also operate at the forefront of some of the most exciting partnerships and opportunities in the country. Sitting on the board at Silverstone, you’ll work closely with Government, leading UK universities and outstanding businesses to drive forward a high-performance economy.
You will lead on the delivery of major regeneration that redefines our towns and centres, attract investment that boosts productivity and jobs, strengthen our rapidly expanding visitor economy, and drive practical environmental improvements that make our communities cleaner, greener and healthier.
This is a role where the improvements you make will be visible, tangible and longlasting, offering a truly unique platform for impactful, place-shaping leadership.
Our Culture: We THRIVE
We are a young council with a modern mindset. We encourage fresh thinking, support ambition, embrace flexibility, and create space for our leaders to lead. Our values are more than words, they are the way we work every day.
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You are an inspiring, forward‑thinking leader with extensive experience at senior leadership level within a large and complex organisation. You are commercially and politically astute, confident at building powerful partnerships, and motivated by the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. You thrive in complexity, connect the dots between strategy and delivery, and bring energy, clarity and purpose to shape organisational success, effective services and a thriving workforce.
Above all, you are excited by the scale of this opportunity: to help define a growing region, unlock its full potential, and improve outcomes for everyone who lives and works in West Northamptonshire.
Ready to shape the future?
If you want to lead somewhere with vision, momentum and room to make your mark, West Northamptonshire is the place. Join us—and help our communities, our economy and our organisation truly THRIVE.
For more information visit our recruitment site: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/execdirectorplace
Interviews will be held on 4th June 2026 in Northampton.
,
You are an inspiring, forward‑thinking leader with extensive experience at senior leadership level within a large and complex organisation. You are commercially and politically astute, confident at building powerful partnerships, and motivated by the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. You thrive in complexity, connect the dots between strategy and delivery, and bring energy, clarity and purpose to shape organisational success, effective services and a thriving workforce.
Above all, you are excited by the scale of this opportunity: to help define a growing region, unlock its full potential, and improve outcomes for everyone who lives and works in West Northamptonshire.
Ready to shape the future?
If you want to lead somewhere with vision, momentum and room to make your mark, West Northamptonshire is the place. Join us—and help our communities, our economy and our organisation truly THRIVE.
For more information visit our recruitment site: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/execdirectorplace
Interviews will be held on 4th June 2026 in Northampton.