Overview

Kirklees is firmly focused on the future. Our vision is to create a district with a strong, sustainable economy that offers a great quality of life to its residents - leading to thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality, and where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

We are a significant player in the region; the Kirklees economy is worth over £6bn and integral to the West Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. We operate within the largest economy outside of London and the South East and are ideally placed at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse. In Kirklees we are proud; linking both industry and innovation to a strong local heritage and an area of outstanding natural beauty.

As our new Service Director - Skills and Regeneration you will have responsibility for a wide range of services including employment and skills, planning and building control, business and economy, and our major projects, which includes the West Yorkshire Investment zone, the TransPennine route upgrade and our award winning £263m Cultural Heart programme which will transform our town centres and create places local people can be proud of.

We are a forward-looking authority with huge growth potential and are seeking you to steer our investment and infrastructure and shape Kirklees for the future. For an informal discussion about the roles contact our retained consultants at GatenbySanderson: Gary Evans (07809 195 593) or Sandra Jones (07826 404 091).

Closing date: 10am Monday 29 September 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.