Jobs

Shape the borough. Empower communities. Lead functions that touch every life.

Dudley is a borough with ambition. We are transforming the way we work and how we serve our communities. We are looking for a bold, energetic, and community-focused leader to help us deliver this change.

As Director for Neighbourhoods, you will help us shape a safer, cleaner, greener and more connected borough where communities can thrive.

You will lead some of the council’s most visible, valued, and wide-ranging functions: -

• Waste & recycling, energy from waste plant management, household waste, commercial/traded and recycling provision
• Street cleansing, street furniture maintenance and public realm strategy
• Grounds maintenance, nature reserves, parks and countryside, rights of way, green care, open spaces and tree management
• Community development & empowerment, community safety, ASB, travellers’ services
• Leisure, libraries, community access points, historic and community assets and cultural events
• Visitor economy, bereavement and registration
• Out-of-hours emergency response

Your leadership will have a direct impact on residents’ day-to-day lives, creating pride in place, safer streets, greener spaces, and vibrant communities.

What we are looking for: 

• An experienced senior leader with a track record of delivering neighbourhood or place-based services
• A strategic thinker who can develop modern, community-first services backed by robust performance frameworks
• A transformation champion—skilled in-service redesign, technology-enabled innovation, and process improvement
• An inspiring people leader who fosters collaboration, inclusion, and high performance
• A confident communicator and adviser to the Chief Executive, members, and key partners
• A passionate advocate for community resilience, sustainability, and local pride

Why Dudley?

Dudley is a borough rich in heritage and ambition. We are investing in regeneration, local pride, and place-based services that deliver lasting value. You will join a leadership team committed to a high-performing, responsive, and modern council with residents at its heart.

For more information and to apply please click the apply button.

For an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive via Jo Cook – joanne.cook@dudley.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on 19^th June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.