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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

Salary: £81,147 + £9000 Market Supplement

Lead the future of Building Control in one of London's most high-profile boroughs.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is seeking experienced and forward-thinking District Surveyors to play a pivotal role in delivering building safety, regulatory excellence and service transformation within our Building Control Service.

This is a rare opportunity for senior Building Control professionals to lead on complex, high-risk and high-profile projects while helping shape the future of building safety in the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape.

The Opportunity

As District Surveyor, you will provide both technical and operational leadership across the service, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation whilst delivering a high-quality, customer-focused Building Control function.

You will lead the regulation of major developments, oversee governance and compliance requirements, manage and develop Building Control professionals, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, elected members and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking leaders who can combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial and people management skills.

You will bring:

• Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Registration as a Class 3 Building Inspector.
• Extensive Building Control experience, including major, high-risk and complex developments.
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation and fire safety compliance.
• Experience leading regulatory services within a changing legislative environment.
• Proven success managing teams, budgets, performance and service improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior decision-makers and regulators.

Why Join RBKC?

This is an opportunity to join a Building Control service that is recognised for its expertise, collaboration and ambition.

• Successfully passed our Building Safety Regulator statutory audit.
• A highly capable and supportive team with in-house Level 3 Building Control expertise, alongside dedicated structural and fire engineering specialists.
• Extensively utilised by the Building Safety Regulator on Building Control applications.
• Strong partnerships with other London Boroughs on major and complex projects.
• A collaborative and welcoming culture where you'll quickly become part of the team.
• The chance to work on some of London's most significant and challenging developments.
• A genuine platform to excel professionally and help shape the future of Building Control.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities.

• Full-time employees are expected to be present within the Borough three days per week.
• Part-time employees are expected to be present within the Borough one day per week.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for RBKC here - Who We Are - RBKC Careers Careers

Make a lasting impact on building safety, regulatory excellence and the communities we serve.

If you're a Chartered Class 3 Registered Building Inspector looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a progressive, high-performing Building Control team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage applications at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

You can review the full Job Description for this position Here

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 13th September 2026

How to Apply

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Nottingham City Council | Loxley House | Hybrid | Salary £67,044 - £73,252 | Full time | Closing 23rd August

We are recruiting for a permanent, full time Public Health Principal in the Inclusion Health team. This is a hybrid role, with an office base at Loxley House, Station St, Nottingham, NG2 3NG. The starting salary is £67,044 (Level One) rising to £69,114 (Level Two) on the first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period (pro rata for part time workers). 

Are you passionate about making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Nottingham’s communities? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our growing public health team. We are looking for a Public Health Principal to provide leadership to our Inclusion Health team. The successful postholder will lead on priorities within the Inclusion Health agenda. The role will focus on substance use and will take the lead role for commissioning within the team. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in these areas.

What is Inclusion Health?

The Inclusion Health team work on a wide range of public health agendas, including: alcohol and drug use, mental health, suicide prevention, severe multiple disadvantage, homelessness, asylum seeker and refugee health, gambling, domestic abuse, violence reduction and financial wellbeing. It is a busy but important and rewarding area!

The team includes: a Public Health Consultant, Public Health Principal, Senior Public Health Managers, Public Health Managers and a Public Health Commissioning Manager. The team also benefits from colleagues with expertise in involving those with lived experience of the issues being tackled.

What does the role involve?

You will work alongside your colleagues in the Inclusion Health team, as well as across the wider public health team and with partners, to make a real and tangible difference to the lives of those in Nottingham who are most vulnerable. You will use a variety of methods to assess and understand their needs, influence and implement strategies, re-design services and pathways, evaluate our progress and much more!

The successful postholder will lead on priorities within the Inclusion Health agenda including alcohol harm reduction and substance use services commissioning.

 This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Please find the job description for this role here: .doc /media/4iwpg4kv/7557-profile-public-health-principal.doc

Ready to apply?

We ask applicants for all roles in our public health team to provide a response to the following question:

“Thinking about where you live, what three things could or already do, make a big difference to the local community's health and wellbeing?”

This is not a trick question, it is designed to be a question anyone could have an opinion on regardless of formal learning or experience, it is to help us see your potential. We want to hear what you think about where you live - so please don't use AI tools (we will be checking for this). If it is personal it will be easier for us to see your passion. Your response can be in any format you prefer, if you do choose a word document please make sure it is no more than 1,500 words. Your response must be included with your application - you will not be considered for shortlisting without this.

Working for Nottingham City Council

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. 

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and we value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

For more information please visit Public Health Careers - Nottingham City Council or review the attached Candidate Pack

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

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Assistant Director of People & Workforce Development

Salary: £98,303

Location: Tameside Council

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an ambitious and inspiring HR leader ready to shape the future of workforce development in a council committed to improvement?

This is a unique opportunity to join Tameside Council at a pivotal point in its journey. As Assistant Director of People & Workforce Development, you will play a key role in transforming the way we support, develop and empower our people, helping to create a modern, high-performing organisation that delivers the very best for our communities.

Working as a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of a refreshed People Plan, strengthen organisational capability and create a truly integrated People & Workforce function. You will champion a culture where HR and OD is a trusted strategic partner, enabling organisational performance, supporting transformation and putting people at the heart of everything we do.

This is a role for a visible, collaborative leader who is equally comfortable addressing operational challenges as they are shaping long-term organisational success. Not only is this role pivotal to the organisation, it also has a system leadership role within Greater Manchester - enabling you to work collaboratively across one of the UK's most ambitious and nationally recognised public service partnerships. There has never been a better time to join Tameside and help shape the future of both the Council and Greater Manchester.

What you'll bring

• A proven track record of strategic leadership across HR, organisational development and workforce transformation.
• Experience of leading service improvement and modernising HR into a proactive, business-focused function.
• The ability to lead organisational and cultural change, building high-performing teams and developing leadership capability.
• Strong expertise in workforce planning, employee relations and organisational effectiveness.
• The credibility to work with, and influence senior leaders, Elected Members and partners, building trusted relationships across the organisation.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to unite HR and organisational development into a single, high-performing people function.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the most important points in the Council's journey. You'll have the platform to reshape our People & Workforce function, embed a culture of continuous improvement and help create an organisation where our people can thrive.

If you are a strategic, inclusive and forward-thinking leader with the ambition to transform services, inspire people and drive organisational success, we would love to hear from you. 

For further information please visit: www.leadingtameside.com

Alternatively, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

·      Tom Niven, Researcher on 07860 657044 or email tom.niven@penna.com

·      Rachael Morris, Associate Partner on 07840 711217 or email Rachael.morris@penna.com

How to Apply

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Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 6th September 2026

Director of Assets, Environment & Economy

Up to £109,000 (plus a market supplement for exceptional and experienced candidates)

We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community – inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. And we do that by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community, to do it. It means that when you join us, you’ll feel part of something bigger than yourself. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on your doorstep.

We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Assets, Environment & Economy at a pivotal moment. This is a rare opportunity to take onboard, high-impact portfolio spanning property and assets, planning and green space, and economic growth - all central to how we shape thriving, sustainable communities.

We are an organisation that moves at pace. With a £150m annual capital programme and a strong track record of delivering major infrastructure and asset projects, we’ve built a reputation for being commercially astute, delivery-focused, and ambitious for our places. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: everything we do is rooted in creating stronger communities and better lives for our residents.

This role sits right at the heart of our ambitions. You’ll lead a diverse and high-performing set of services, working across complex partnerships and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, including elected members and public and private sector partners. You’ll be as comfortable shaping long-term vision as you are driving delivery, ensuring projects land on time and on budget while contributing to a bigger story about place, growth and social value. Looking ahead, local government reorganisation will create new opportunities to rethink how infrastructure, assets and growth are delivered across a wider footprint. You’ll play a central role in shaping that future, influencing new structures, defining priorities, and ensuring the organisation is ready to take its next step.

In your first year, you’ll build on a strong foundation, maintaining financial stability, progressing a significant programme of capital receipts and disposals, and driving forward key programmes such as school place delivery and the future of our corporate estate. Alongside this, you’ll bring clarity and direction to our growth and development functions, and establish yourself as a trusted, strategic voice shaping what comes next.

You’ll already be operating at a senior level within a complex, large-scale environment. You bring the commercial confidence to lead major programmes and partnerships, alongside the political awareness to navigate a public sector context with credibility and impact. Just as importantly, you’ll bring a clear sense of purpose and a belief that great places don’t just happen, they’re created through thoughtful leadership, collaboration and a commitment to community outcomes.

You’ll be joining a stable, high-performing and collaborative leadership team, with strong foundations already in place across property, planning and growth. This is a role where you can make an immediate difference and leave a lasting legacy.

You will care deeply about people, culture and organisational wellbeing, creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, supported and motivated to deliver their best for Nottinghamshire's communities.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For more information, please visit https://nottinghamshireseniorleadership.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

·       Mark Baldwinson on 07764 698139 or mark.baldwinson@penna.com

·       James Miller on 07701 233159 or james.miller@penna.com

·       Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or rachael.morris@penna.com

Recruitment Timeline and Key Dates:

·       Closing Date: 23:59pm on Sunday 23^rd August 2026

·       Technical Interviews: W/C 31^st August 2026

·       Final Panel Interviews: 11^th September 2026

How to Apply:

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5.     Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.     If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Are you an experienced homelessness prevention professional with a proven track record of successfully preventing and relieving homelessness in a busy frontline local authority environment?

Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Triage & Prevention Officer to join its Housing Service, delivering high-quality housing advice, assessment and homelessness prevention interventions. This role is ideal for a housing professional who has extensive experience working with vulnerable households, making statutory homelessness decisions, negotiating successful prevention outcomes and managing complex cases.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of homelessness prevention, housing options, statutory assessments and partnership working who can confidently manage a demanding caseload and achieve positive outcomes for residents at risk of homelessness.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and determine duties owed under homelessness legislation.
• Deliver effective prevention and relief interventions to avoid homelessness and reduce the use of temporary accommodation.
• Develop and manage Personal Housing Plans, ensuring customers receive tailored advice and support.
• Negotiate with landlords, letting agents, lenders, family members and other stakeholders to secure sustainable housing solutions.
• Assess suitability and affordability of private rented accommodation and support access to housing options.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support vulnerable households and those with complex needs.
• Prepare legally robust decision letters, reports and case records in line with legislation and best practice.
• Represent customers at court, tribunals and multi-agency meetings where required.
• Manage prevention budgets, grants and financial assistance schemes responsibly and effectively.

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience working within homelessness prevention, housing options or statutory homelessness services.
• A proven track record of preventing and relieving homelessness through effective intervention and negotiation.
• Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act, Code of Guidance and associated housing legislation.
• Experience conducting detailed interviews, gathering complex information and making evidence-based decisions.
• Strong mediation, negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to achieve positive outcomes in challenging situations.
• Experience managing complex caseloads within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports and decision letters.
• Experience working collaboratively with landlords, solicitors, health services, social care and other partner agencies.

Why Join Bromley?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing Housing Service that is committed to early intervention, homelessness prevention and delivering excellent outcomes for residents. You will play a key role in helping households secure and sustain housing, working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and ambitious team environment.

If you have the homelessness prevention expertise, statutory housing knowledge and frontline experience required to make an immediate impact, we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

You can review the full Job Description for this position Here

How to Apply

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Are you a highly experienced Housing Reviews professional with a strong track record of delivering S202 Reviews and managing complex legal challenges?

Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Reviews Officer to lead on statutory housing reviews, ensuring legally robust decision-making in line with the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, statutory guidance and case law.

This is a specialist role requiring significant experience in homelessness legislation and statutory reviews. We are looking for someone who can confidently manage complex cases, produce defensible decisions, and support the wider housing service through expert guidance and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and determine complex statutory reviews under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996.
• Investigate cases, assess evidence and issue legally compliant review decisions within statutory timescales.
• Work closely with Legal Services on pre-action protocols, Judicial Reviews and S204 County Court Appeals.
• Make decisions regarding interim accommodation pending review and appeal outcomes.
• Support service improvement through quality assurance, policy development and procedural reviews.
• Deliver training, coaching and mentoring to housing colleagues and partner organisations.
• Contribute to income generation through the provision of S202 Reviews and specialist training services.

About You

You will bring:

• Extensive experience conducting S202 Reviews within a local authority housing service.
• Expert knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Parts VI & VII, homelessness legislation, statutory guidance and relevant case law.
• Proven experience responding to Judicial Reviews, pre-action protocols and S204 Appeals.
• Strong investigative and interviewing skills, with the ability to assess complex evidence and reach sound decisions.
• Experience managing demanding caseloads and consistently meeting statutory deadlines.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, robust and legally compliant decision letters.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing housing professionals.

Why Join Bromley?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking Housing Service where your expertise will directly influence service quality, legal compliance and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in shaping best practice, supporting colleagues and ensuring the council meets its statutory responsibilities to residents.

If you have the specialist reviews experience, legal knowledge and decision-making expertise required to excel in this role, we want to hear from you

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

You can review the full Job Description for this position Here

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South Worcestershire Building Control Partnership

Senior Building Control Surveyor

£45,091 - £49,282 per annum plus £4,000 Market Forces Supplement

South Worcester Building Control Partnership brings together the Building Control services of Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council into one Partnership, sharing resources and expertise to provide a modern, flexible and customer focused local authority Building Control Service.

As a senior member of the team, you will maintain your own caseload of applications for Building Regulations approval including some complex and challenging projects within your registration class. You will also, where required, assist supervising Class 1 RBI’s and provide support to the Head of Building Control. You will manage relationships between the Council and developers on a range of development proposals, providing an efficient and effective building control service and representing the service on a wide range of new and exciting projects.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated with aspirations to develop the service further. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong track record in team leadership.

You will be required to liaise with members of the public or their agents, so you will need to be comfortable working away from the office and be confident when dealing with customers. 

In South Worcestershire Building Control, you will be very much part of a team. If a Local Authority Environment appeals to you, then this is a great time to join our organisation.

About you 

The successful candidate will:

• Be registered at a minimum of Class 2a, b&d with the regulator.
• Desirable to be fully qualified with RICS, CABE or equivalent.
• Have strong team leadership track record
• Hold a driving licence and use of a car for business or fully mobile with access to transport.
• Have the ability to undertake site visits in both urban and rural parts of South Worcestershire, which may involve activities such as climbing ladders/operating in confined spaces. 
• Be totally committed to customer care.
• Have a full range of experience within the construction industry.
• Be well organised and ability to handle a variety of tasks at any time.
• Have the ability to positively respond to change and seek new and improved ways of working.

What we can offer 

 Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver Our Council Plan to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount (Pershore office only)
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

Please note: Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. 

Location: Although the main base is Great Malvern, the successful applicant will be expected to operate on an agile basis and from an office in Pershore and/or Worcester depending on the operational needs of the shared service.  

You can review the full Job Description Here

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

How to Apply

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6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance to play a crucial role in delivering one of the most ambitious agendas in local government.

Tower Hamlets is like a city within a city. Our workforce of over 7,000 people serve more than 320,000 residents in the most densely populated and fastest growing place in the UK.

Millions of visitors come to our borough from across the world to see our iconic destinations. We deliver the third largest economic output in the UK with areas such as Canary Wharf and our borough borders The City, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the River Thames.

Our population is one of the most diverse in the UK, and we face the challenges of significant contrasts in wealth and poverty across the borough.

As Director of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will provide strategic financial leadership at the heart of one of London's most dynamic local authorities.

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Resources, you will lead the Council's finance function and play a pivotal role in ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance and effective stewardship of public resources leading a diverse range of financial services to deliver high-quality financial advice and support across the organisation.

This role includes:

• Strategic financial leadership – helping to shape and deliver the Council's financial strategy, ensuring resilience, sustainability and robust financial governance.

• Deputy Section 151 responsibilities – supporting the Corporate Director of Resources in assuring the adequacy of reserves, robustness of budgets and long-term financial planning.

• Financial improvement and transformation – driving innovation, modernisation and continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting.

• Corporate influence and challenge – providing authoritative financial advice, insight and challenge to senior leaders, Members and stakeholders to support effective decision-making.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to make a significant impact within a high-profile and complex organisation. You will play a critical role in supporting the Council's improvement journey while helping to shape its long-term financial future.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and professionally qualified finance leader with:

• A recognised finance qualification and membership of a CCAB professional body, ideally CIPFA.

• Significant senior leadership experience within a large and complex public sector or local government environment.

• Deep expertise in financial planning, budget strategy, treasury management, capital finance, governance and statutory reporting.

• A proven track record of delivering financial recovery, improvement and transformation programmes in challenging environments.

• Strong political awareness and the ability to provide credible advice, support and challenge at the most senior levels.

• Outstanding leadership, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, engage and build confidence across a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be a collaborative and resilient leader with the professional credibility, commercial acumen and strategic outlook needed to help shape the future of Tower Hamlets.

Our council is a beacon for diversity and inclusion. We want a borough where everyone feels valued and included, and we want a council that collaborates to deliver excellence.

That's why we look for people with our TOWER values of Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respectful.

To download the job description, please click the link below:

Finance Director

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:

Julie Towers – 07764 791736

Andrew Tromans – 07805 226301

Kelly Ridley – 07709 512415

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 9th August 2026

How to Apply

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4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
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Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning

Salary: £111,070

Location: Tameside Council

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an ambitious and values‑driven commissioning leader ready to make a real, lasting difference to children, young people, adults, and families? We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning to shape the future of our all‑age health and social care system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation with a clear focus on quality, outcomes, prevention, and partnership working. You will play a pivotal role in transforming services, strengthening our provider market, and delivering better outcomes for our residents.

You will oversee commissioning strategies, market shaping, contract management, and partnership delivery across the whole age-range.

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record of senior leadership in commissioning
• Deep understanding of social care regulations, contract and performance management
• Experience in managing contract compliance, service quality, and commissioning outcomes
• Ability to develop and influence a sustainable, high‑quality provider market.
• Capability to develop integrated commissioning models across health and social care.
• The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems

Why join us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of commissioning to improve outcomes for children and adults at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, values‑driven organisation that is committed to achieving the very best for our residents.

If you are a strategic and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 23:59 Monday 17th of August

For further information please visit: www.leadingtameside.com

Alternatively, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

Pete John on 07701 305 617 or email: pete.john@penna.com

Tom Niven on 07860 657044 or email: tom.niven@penna.com

How to Apply

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2.     Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.     Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.     Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.     Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.     If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Salary up to £45k (FTC to March 2028, extension subject to funding) | Oxfordshire / Hybrid

Please note Enterprise Oxford operate on a 4 day week basis.

Champion growth in one of the UK’s most powerful innovation economies.

The Opportunity

Oxfordshire is one of the UK’s most successful and internationally recognised economic regions, home to globally leading universities, pioneering research institutions and world-class innovation clusters. Enterprise Oxfordshire plays a central role in enabling that success – supporting business growth, attracting investment, connecting skills with opportunity and promoting the county on the global stage.

We are now seeking two Sector Leads (Business Development & Investment) to join a new team to help drive the sustainable growth of Oxfordshire’s priority sectors and support the attraction of new investment into the region. Working as part of a new team, you will help deliver targeted business development activity, generate investment opportunities and support the conversion of high-quality inward investment projects.

You will act as a sector specialist, identifying opportunities, account managing existing strategic businesses, engaging with prospective investors and supporting projects from initial enquiry through to delivery. Working closely with partners across government, academia and industry, you will help position Oxfordshire as a globally competitive destination for innovation and investment, while ensuring that growth translates into tangible benefits for local communities.

The Organisation

Enterprise Oxfordshire has evolved from the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership into a new economic development and inward investment agency operating at the heart of the Oxfordshire innovation ecosystem. Working in partnership with local authorities, universities, businesses and national government, the organisation supports business growth, promotes inward investment and strengthens the skills pipeline for the region’s key sectors.

With funding secured through to 2028 and a refreshed governance structure being shaped, Enterprise Oxfordshire is entering an exciting new phase. Strengthening sector-led growth and building a strong pipeline of investment opportunities will be central to this next chapter.

Candidates

We are seeking two commercially minded and proactive individuals with experience in business development, inward investment or economic development, ideally within one of Oxfordshire’s key sectors – such as Digital and Tech, Clean Energy & Sustainability, and Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering.

They will bring strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, government partners and academic institutions. A good understanding of investment drivers, foreign direct investment and sector dynamics will be important, alongside the ability to identify opportunities and support their successful delivery.

Equally important will be energy, adaptability and ability to work as part of a collaborative team. Also comfortable in engaging with senior stakeholders, supporting international engagement activity and representing Oxfordshire in a professional and credible manner.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

You can review the full Job Description here

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 30th August 2026

Interview w/c: Monday 21st September 2026

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