Sustainability Director
New Yesterday
Location: Luton
Contract Type: Full Time, Interim
Are you ready to shape a fairer, greener future for Luton?
We're looking for an ambitious and visionary leader to join us as Director of Sustainable Development. This is a high-impact role at the heart of Luton Council s senior management team, leading critical services that will drive us toward our bold Luton 2040 vision a healthy, fair, and sustainable town where no one has to live in poverty.
About the Role
As Director, you will lead a diverse portfolio of services including:
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Planning Policy & Development Management
- Transport and Highways (including BSIP)
- Building Control and Strategic Flood Authority
- Fleet and Waste Management
You ll play a strategic role in major regeneration projects like the Town Centre Masterplan, Luton Airport expansion, and our net zero carbon target by 2040. You ll also act as a key advisor on environmental planning, development, and transport strategy shaping Luton s future through effective policy, leadership, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible, strategic leadership across the Sustainable Development division
- Drive performance and value across a £16m revenue and £16m capital portfolio
- Lead and deliver on the Council s climate change roadmap
- Champion regeneration, economic growth, and inclusive development
- Build and manage high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
- Engage with senior stakeholders across government, business, and community sectors
- Act as Luton s lead expert on environmental and planning policy
About You
We re looking for someone with:
- A proven track record in senior leadership, ideally in planning, sustainability or environmental strategy
- Experience managing complex services and large-scale transformation
- A collaborative, people-first leadership style and strong political awareness
- Professional qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., planning, transport, environment)
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RTPI, CIHT, CILT)
- A deep commitment to inclusive growth, climate action, and public service
- Location:
- Cambridgeshire And Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology
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