Managing Director

Rochdale Borough is at the centre of plans for the sustainable economic growth of Greater Manchester and wider North West region.  We are a borough with big ambitions and contrasts. Working with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and neighbours, our “Growth Plan 2030” sets out our aspirations to deliver over one-million square metres of new employment space creating 20,000 jobs, 10,000 new homes alongside new and enhanced infrastructure, including major transport schemes and the regeneration of our town centres to benefit all parts of the borough.  Home to Kingsway Business Park, Northern Gateway, the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone and the Rochdale Rail Corridor, the scale of opportunity is huge, and we have the assets to turn our ambition into reality.  As the founding home of the cooperative movement, we continue to be a location of choice for large businesses and small start-ups alike, capitalising on our heritage, our well-established transport links, skilled workforce and excellent location.

As the managing director, reporting to the chief executive and board of the RDA, you will be central to realising our future through the development and delivery of our economic and regeneration strategy. You will be an advocate for the borough, working with local partners, stakeholders, political leaders, education, health and skills organisations and of course the private sector. Able to navigate through and resolve complex issues, you will be outcomes and results focused, keen to implement and deliver the objectives of our Growth Plan as well as developing our business plan to build upon our success to grow the company.

With knowledge and experience across economic development, investment, property and regeneration, you will be familiar with developing multiple funding programmes at a local and national level.  Working with Rochdale Council’s Leadership Team, Cabinet and the RDA Board of Directors, you will be adept at influencing and developing strong relationships.  You will have highly developed leadership skills, able to motivate staff across teams, including those not under your direct supervision, and have strong interpersonal skills and be able to operate in a politically sensitive manner. But most importantly you will have the passion, vision and drive to realise our ambitions and deliver for our residents and businesses.

For an informal discussion about the role please speak to our advising consultants GatenbySanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Rachel Salvia (020 7426 3374) or visit www.rochdaleleadership.com.

Closing Date: Monday 3 October