Interim Director of Sustainable Development Required Contract Length: 6 months+ (Interim Assignment) Location: East of England (Hybrid working arrangement) Rate of Pay: £650 – £700 per day (Inside IR35)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Venn Group are currently supporting a council in the East of England, who are seeking an Interim Director of Sustainable Development to lead the division and play a pivotal role in delivering the council’s 2040 vision, including town centre regeneration, airport growth, inward investment, and the ambition to become a net zero carbon town by 2040.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: Leading the Sustainable Development Division and managing senior teams and resources in line with corporate priorities Providing strategic advice to the Corporate Management Team on planning, transport, and environmental policy Driving regeneration, transport strategies, and decarbonisation initiatives Leading organisational change, digitalisation, equality, and health & safety within services Building strong relationships with partners, businesses, and community stakeholders

The successful candidate will have: A strong track record in senior leadership, delivering large-scale transformation programmes Extensive experience in land use, transport, and environmental policy development Strong commercial and strategic acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills Professional qualification in a relevant discipline (planning, transport, or environment) Membership of a relevant professional body (RTPI, CIHT, CILT or similar)

To learn more about this excellent opportunity, apply with your most updated CV or email dpalmer@venngroup.com as soon as possible