OverviewGateshead Council is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking leader to join the leadership team as Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities. Up to £138,523 p.a. Proud. Passionate. Ambitious.We are committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and you will be joining an organisation that believes the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead.ResponsibilitiesBe the strategic lead for the development of the Housing Strategy and lead the development of housing, environment, and healthy communities services.Provide integrated, modern, customer-focused services that meet the needs of Gateshead and our communities.Lead and manage a large, diverse and dispersed workforce to deliver the Thrive agenda, maximise productivity, improve collaboration and drive culture change.Qualifications and requirementsExperience in strategic leadership and service transformation in housing, environment or related sectors.Contact and confidential discussionsFor a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant, please contact:Pete John on 07701 305617 or Pete.john@penna.comJulie Towers on 07764 791736 or Julie.towers@penna.comMark Baldwinson on 07764 698 139 or Mark.baldwinson@penna.comFor further information about the role please visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/senior-managementRecruitment timelineClosing Date: 10th October 2025Preliminary Interviews: W/C 20th and 27th October 2025 (Virtual)Assessment Centre: 26th November 2025 (In Person - Gateshead)Final Interviews: 12th December 2025 (In Person - Gateshead)Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustriesAdvertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr