Thank you for your interest in our role of Corporate Director for Economy and Environment and Herefordshire Council. 

This role forms an integral part of my Corporate Leadership Team and will be key for shaping and delivering for Herefordshire over many years to come. This is a perfect time to join us on our journey and particularly at a time of major transformation and delivery. I am looking for somebody with the energy, pace and expertise to drive forward the exciting plans we have ahead of us.

Herefordshire stands at the edge of something extraordinary. Over the next 18 months, a decade of planning will move into execution: a new Local Plan; a county-wide regeneration programme; a major public realm contract reprocurement; commercial and cultural investment across city and market towns; the most ambitious wetland and water-quality initiative in the UK; and, crucially, the beginnings of major transport investment.

This is no ordinary role. As Corporate Director of Economy and Environment, you will take the lead on one of the most exciting and wide-ranging portfolios in local government today. From economic growth to environmental recovery, to strategic housing and major programme delivery, this is a leadership opportunity with both immediate urgency and long-term consequence.

This is a role for a system-shaping leader: someone who can translate vision into delivery, bring people with them, and hold the line when it matters. You’ll need to spot opportunity in complexity and be able the build effective relationships to work across political, professional and geographical boundaries with agility and conviction.

Herefordshire is financially stable and culturally open. Our workforce is energised and empowered. You’ll have the trust of me and the space to lead, and the challenge to do it well.

This is a big job. It will define the next chapter for Herefordshire. If you're ready to lead bold delivery and shape lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

Paul Walker
Chief Executive
Herefordshire Council