The Role Bradford is a city on the rise. With a massive push on growth, fresh leadership and a progressive, forward-thinking mindset, the council is driving change at scale and pace. As our new Assistant Director for Economy and Development Services, you''ll play a key role in shaping that future, leading a bold regeneration and economic development agenda that delivers real, inclusive benefits across the district. This is a high-profile leadership post, responsible for implementing major regeneration and economic development programmes that unlock investment, boost productivity, and ensure the benefits of growth reach every community. From city centre masterplans to cultural-led regeneration, this role is about ambition, innovation and delivery. Bradford is distinctive for its strong civic culture. You''ll need to inspire internally and externally, forging powerful partnerships with businesses, developers, investors, government and community leaders. You''ll bring a strong track record of leadership, a systems approach to place-based development, and the ability to mobilise energy around shared goals. About You We are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader. Someone who sees regeneration not just as infrastructure, but as a vehicle for social mobility, sustainable growth and economic inclusion. You will bring significant experience in economic development and regeneration at a senior level. You''ll have led major capital programmes in complex and political environme