Assistant Director Inclusive Growth

Hartlepool Mayoral Development Corporation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Director of Inclusive Growth to lead strategies that promote sustainable economic growth, tackle inequalities, and create new job opportunities. This role involves working closely with local stakeholders and partners in education to ensure residents can thrive in the local employment market. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the vibrant community of Hartlepool.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving inclusive growth and sustainable development.
• Experience in partnership working across education, business, and community sectors.
• Passion for fostering skills development and job creation.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategies for economic wellbeing and inclusive growth.
• Attract inward investment and create quality jobs.
• Lead initiatives linking education with local employment opportunities.

Skills

Strategic vision

Partnership building

Economic development

Skill development

Project management

Job description

Join to apply for the Assistant Director Inclusive Growth role at Hartlepool Borough Council.

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic Borough, home to beautiful natural assets alongside exciting development and regeneration opportunities, creating jobs, building new homes and infrastructure, and investing in our communities to create places that our residents and visitors can be proud of. As an authority, we want to make Hartlepool thrive, and we seek dedicated and driven colleagues to help us achieve our goal.

Working within the newly created housing, communities and growth directorate, this new role, Assistant Director of Inclusive Growth, will be at the forefront of shaping the economic wellbeing and future of Hartlepool, driving strategies that promote sustainable growth, encourage inward investment, tackle inequalities and ensure that prosperity is shared across all communities. You will develop and implement strategies that enable local residents to access education and skills that equip them to be active participants in the local economy and be successful in the local employment market that is thriving with new opportunities. Working closely with partners in business, education and the voluntary sector, you’ll lead initiatives that attract inward investment, create quality jobs and foster skills development. You will also lead our thriving cultural offer and promote our creative industries, which is a local success story, as seen in the £multi-million investment in the Screen Industries Production Village.

As Assistant Director, you will be passionate about driving growth that benefits everyone in our community, linking education and skills opportunities with jobs and growth within our borough. Working in partnership will be key with local stakeholders and businesses, education and skills organisations, regional partners and of course the Combined Authority. We seek someone who merges strategic vision with practical delivery and will bring the passion to ensure the potential of our borough can be accessed by everyone.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in an ambitious and supportive environment, with colleagues committed to making Hartlepool’s future bright.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Duncan Collins (07586 705 475).

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Government Administration