London Borough of Camden - Director of Development & Corporate Property

Salary: Circa £130,000 p.a

About us

Camden is a borough shaped by its dedication to social justice and community-driven transformation. Guided by our ambitious We Make Camden vision, we’re redefining how we operate—empowering residents and encouraging meaningful collaboration.

Rather than simply delivering services, we partner with our communities to confront inequality and drive lasting change. We Make Camden reflects a bold, shared aspiration: to build a fairer, more inclusive borough where every voice matters and decision-making is truly collective.

The role

We’re seeking a strategic, commercially astute leader to drive Camden’s ambitious regeneration and property agenda. You’ll lead our award-winning Community Investment Programme - a £2.3bn, self-funded initiative delivering thousands of new homes and transforming public spaces. You’ll also oversee Camden’s diverse commercial and corporate property portfolios, facilities management, and strategic asset planning, ensuring our portfolio delivers both financial and social value.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of Camden’s transformation. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of over 300 staff, working closely with residents, councillors, developers, and government partners to co-design and deliver inclusive, sustainable change.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Extensive experience in leading complex, mixed-use development and regeneration programmes for a local authority, or a comparable sector.
• Proven success in managing major capital projects and multi-million-pound budgets.
• Deep expertise in commercial development agreements and private sector partnerships.
• Experience in developing and delivering corporate and commercial asset strategies.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment.
• Alignment with Camden’s values and the ambitions of We Make Camden.
• A history of challenging conventional thinking and driving innovation.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, drive commercial success, and deliver lasting social impact then we would love to hear from you. Camden is waiting for your leadership - Apply now

For more information please visit: https://camdenseniorleadership.co.uk/

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:

• Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or ali.tasker@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or james.miller@penna.com
• Dawar Hashmi on 07513 706265 or dawar.hashmi@penna.com

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 14^th December 2025

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