Gateshead Council - Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £138,523 p.a

Proud. Passionate. Ambitious.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking leader to join our leadership team and drive our exciting agenda forward, working together, fighting for a better future for Gateshead. We’re absolutely committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and you’ll be joining an organisation who strongly believe that the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead.

As our Strategic Director you’ll be a key corporate leader across the organisation and be the strategic lead for the development of the Housing Strategy and lead the development of our housing, environment, and healthy community services, providing integrated, modern customer focused services that meet the needs of Gateshead and our communities. Your leadership of our large, diverse and dispersed workforce will help us to deliver our ambitious Thrive agenda, whilst maximising productivity, improving collaboration and driving culture change.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape our future and yours. For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant please contact:

• Pete John on 07701 305617 or Pete.john@penna.com
• Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or Julie.towers@penna.com
• Mark Baldwinson on 07764 698 139 or Mark.baldwinson@penna.com

For further information about the role please visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/senior-management

Closing Date: 10th October 2025

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