Are you ready to harness York’s strengths as a global science super-power to drive inclusive, and sustainable, economic growth? Could you deliver the biggest most iconic change to the fabric of the city since the Romans, whilst celebrating and respecting the unique character of this incredible city?

As the Head of City Development, you will get involved in shaping how the city develops to benefit today’s residents and future generations.  You will be directly responsible for leading economic growth, inward investment and business growth, regeneration and the strategic planning policy teams, building strong relationships with key partners, city leaders, and developers and investors alike.

With a newly adopted Local Plan, the largest brownfield development in York Central well underway, and an emerging regional Local Growth Plan setting out our growth ambitions for the decade ahead, now has never been a better time to join the City of York Council. 

This post is deemed as politically restricted. As designated politically restricted officers, employees will not be allowed to undertake certain activities. Please refer to the guidance attached for further information.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor indivdiuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Garry Taylor at garry.taylor@york.gov.uk 

Closing date:  Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 12 midnight

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.