Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive economic growth and put Swindon on the map? If so, we want to hear from you.

Swindon Borough Council is forging a future where connectivity powers progress. We're seeking six visionary, creative and passionate directors to join our leadership team, turn the dial on performance and drive our improvement plans forward.

We’re integrating services, connecting our workforce with a sense of mission, fostering improved partnerships and harnessing AI and data to inform our preventative approach.

This is your chance to ignite transformation, deliver service excellence and build high performing teams whose purpose is to change lives, improve places and communities and build a fairer, better, greener Swindon.

With our ambitious "One Council" approach, we’re breaking down silos and working collaboratively to deliver our bold vision for Swindon’s future. As our new Director of Inclusive Economy, you’ll be at the forefront of putting Swindon on the map as a hub for businesses and residents. You’ll be playing a pivotal role in being the voice for our commercial development, getting out there and showing all that Swindon has to offer.

About the role:

This is a great opportunity to bring regeneration, economic development and culture experience to our Council, and work to put Swindon on the map for businesses looking to relocate to our area. We are at the forefront of the new Labour Government's massive Growth Agenda, and we are looking for someone to lead the way in this ambitious programme. A key aspect of this role is overseeing Capital Projects and assets ensuring they are making a positive difference to our own growth agenda.

You will have the opportunity to engage with our business community, acting as a figurehead for our Council to enable our fairer, better, greener Swindon vision. You will also have the opportunity to shape the team around you as we embark on our Transformation Programme. Our recent Corporate Peer Challenge review highlighted the need to increase support in this pivotal area. Therefore, you will be able to reimagine what this team looks like as we put Swindon on the map. You can have the opportunity to truly unlock the Swindon pound, using procurement to enable Swindon's small businesses to thrive and prosper.

Who we're looking for:

Creativity is key to success in this role. We are looking for someone who can bring a commercial awareness to the needs of businesses looking to relocate to the area, coupled with a deep understanding of public sector processes. This is a career defining role for a candidate bursting with enthusiasm and dynamism.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive council that places its residents at the heart of everything it does. By joining us, you'll have the chance to lead meaningful, long-term change and play a critical role in shaping the future of Swindon's prosperity.

If you're ready to make a real difference, apply today to become our Service Director Inclusive Growth.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill:

Mark Bearn: mark.bearn@tile-hill.co.uk or 07747 181490

Bella Bennett: bella.bennett@tile-hill.co.uk or 07918 976494

Louise Haines: louise.haines@tile-hill.co.uk or 07798630382