London Borough of Camden - Director of Economy, Regeneration and Investment

Salary: £110,000 - £150,000

Camden is a borough with a proud history of challenging inequality and creating real social change. Through We Make Camden, we are working alongside our residents, businesses and partners to build a more inclusive, sustainable and equitable future - one where everyone shares in the opportunities the borough creates. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, community power and a belief that place‑based regeneration must be shaped by the people who live and work here.

Our Investment, Place and Opportunity directorate leads this work, bringing together planning, regeneration, inclusive economy, arts and culture, and major capital programmes. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to guide this diverse and high‑impact portfolio, helping shape Camden’s long‑term economic and spatial future.

As Director of Economy, Regeneration and Investment, you will provide strategic leadership across our planning services, regeneration programmes, infrastructure and investment strategies, and our inclusive economy work. You will oversee a strong, stable and highly capable senior team, including experienced leaders in planning, inclusive economy, and arts and culture and bring them together around a clear vision for place, prosperity and fairness.

You will drive forward our Inclusive Growth Strategy, creating pathways into good work, supporting local enterprise, and ensuring Camden’s communities benefit directly from growth. You will champion community wealth building, strengthen the borough’s innovation district, and nurture the creative and cultural sectors that make Camden unique. You’ll also lead our planning function - one of the largest in the organisation, ensuring that development and place‑shaping deliver long‑term value for residents.

This role is ideal for a leader with deep experience of complex urban environments. While London knowledge is advantageous, we welcome applicants from other major metropolitan areas who understand how to work with developers, businesses, institutions and communities to deliver impact. You’ll need the credibility to influence partners, the confidence to navigate a changing fiscal context and have the creativity to unlock external funding and alliances.

You will be politically astute, relational in your leadership and confident operating in an environment of multiple interests and ambitions. You’ll bring a strong commitment to equality, an understanding of public space and community life, and the resilience and clarity required to manage large‑scale, cross‑cutting portfolios. Above all, you will share Camden’s values - believing in equity, shared responsibility and the power of inclusive growth to transform outcomes.

If you are driven by purpose, committed to place, and ready to help shape one of London’s most dynamic boroughs, we would love to hear from you.

For more information please visit: https://camdenseniorleadership.co.uk/

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:

• Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or ali.tasker@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or james.miller@penna.com
• Dawar Hashmi on 07513 706265 or dawar.hashmi@penna.com

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: Sunday 22^nd Feb
• Technical Interviews: W/C 2^nd March 2026 (Virtual)
• Assessment Centre: W/C 16^th March 2026 (In person)
• Final Member Panel Interview: Date to be confirmed

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