Director of growth

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Growth
Location: Oldham (4 days in office, 1 day working from home)
Day Rate: £1,100 (Inside IR35)
Contract Type: Interim / Contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
 
We are seeking an exceptional leader for the interim position of Director of Growth. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), with strategic responsibility for regeneration, housing delivery, place-based investment, and asset management.
 
The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the flagship Creating a Better Place programme, driving forward Oldham’s ambitions for economic growth, place transformation, and sustainable development. This includes oversight of major capital projects, inward investment, and the redevelopment of the borough’s town centres.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Strategic leadership of regeneration, housing growth, and place-making initiatives across Oldham.
• Delivery of the growth agenda including the Creating a Better Place programme.
• Oversight of strategic asset management and corporate property portfolios.
• Represent Oldham at a Greater Manchester level, supporting regional strategy and investment.
• Lead service transformation and drive continuous improvement across the Growth Division.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
 

• A track record of senior strategic leadership in local government, regeneration, or growth-focused services.
• Experience managing complex programmes and multi-million-pound investment portfolios.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships and work collaboratively across sectors.
• Commercial acumen with an understanding of place marketing, inward investment, and housing delivery.
• Strong political awareness and experience working with elected members.

Additional Information:

• This role is based in Oldham and requires attendance in the office four days per week, with one day working from home.
• The post is offered on an interim basis with a competitive day rate of £1,100 (inside IR35).
• The assignment may require occasional evening or out-of-hours attendance.

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com
 
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.