Description
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business, Town Centres & Markets.
The successful candidate will lead the Council's work on business engagement, town centre development, markets and street trading, helping to shape the economic future of one of London's most distinctive boroughs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Council's approach to business engagement, town centre renewal and high street vitality, including town centre activation, curation, events programming and partnership development.
- Develop strong relationships with landowners, commercial landlords, employers, business organisations, developers and strategic partners.
- Drive innovation and improvement across our markets and street trading services.
- Champion the future of Royal Greenwich's town centres, supporting their transformation and resilience.
- Drive commercial performance and income generation whilst identifying and securing opportunities for external investment and funding.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and Members on business growth, town centre management, markets, street trading and related policy.
- Represent the Council at local, regional and national forums.
Requirements:
- Significant experience in business engagement, economic development, inward investment or regeneration.
- Experience of leading place-based economic development, town centre regeneration or business growth programmes.
- Experience of managing complex partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Commercial awareness and a track record of delivering outcomes and service improvement.
- A solid understanding of markets, street trading, place management or town centre development.
- The ability to influence at senior levels and work effectively in a political environment.
- A passion for creating thriving local economies and supporting businesses to succeed.
Benefits:
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing professional development
- Staff wellbeing support and networks
- Reduced-rate gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- GreenwichCard discounts and offers