About the Role As Assistant Director, you will: 1. Lead a significant service area—overseeing large-scale budgets and cross-council responsibilities to deliver key outcomes for residents and the city.

- Drive innovation and improvement—work collaboratively with councillors, staff, partners, and communities to deliver quality, value-for-money services.
- Empower and develop teams—support and inspire staff to achieve their best and contribute to council objectives.
- Champion strategic leadership—translate the Cabinet’s vision into action, ensuring our values are embedded at every level.
- Deliver excellence—ensure statutory functions meet the highest professional standards and performance targets. What We’re Looking For - Proven leadership in a complex service setting - Strong track record in budget, people, and performance management - Commitment to innovation, partnership working, and continuous improvement - Ability to represent the Council locally, regionally, and nationally - Dedication to equality, diversity, and delivering positive outcomes for all

📌 Interim Assistant Director Planning (Newcastle)
🏢 Hammond Clarke
📍 Newcastle