Associate Director of Economy and Place
Transform Dudley’s future. Shape a borough of opportunity.

Dudley is a place of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Proud of our heritage and bold about our future, we are embarking on major economic development and regeneration schemes and a renewed focus on inclusive growth. We share strong partnerships and big ambitions with the West Midlands Combined Authority and West Midlands Growth Company; together we will deliver the ambitions of the region’s Growth Plan.

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Now is the perfect time to help shape Dudley’s next chapter.

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We are seeking a dynamic, future-focused Associate Director for Economy and Place to ensure delivery of this transformation. This role involves steering some of the borough’s most high-impact programmes and partnerships. Accountabilities include:

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• Driving inclusive economic growth across the Borough to improve life-chances for all residents

• Coordination of cross-functional teams and partnerships to deliver growth through business support, skills, social/physical regeneration and inward-investment programmes

• Developing and delivering strategic place-plans to deliver town centre and wider place-revitalisation, safeguard heritage assets and ensure sustainability

• Leading the development and delivery of a Visitor Economy strategy to raise the profile of the Borough as a Visitor destination

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Apply now and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

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For an informal discussion about this role please contact Anne Boyd, Director of Growth & Infrastructure on Anne.Boyd@dudley.gov.uk

 

Applications close: Sunday 18 January 2026
First stage interview: Monday 26 January 2026
Assessments: w/c 2 February 2026
Final interview (if selected): Wednesday 11 February 2026

The recruitment process will comprise of several stages. Initially, candidates will be longlisted and invited to participate in technical interviews. Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend assessment centres before a final interview.

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