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Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning, Northampton

Northampton is a place of opportunity, alive with positive prospects for growth including our Enterprise Zone and a series of major development projects over the coming years.

Backed by all key partners locally, Northampton is looking to deliver a dynamic development programme and make rapid progress in regenerating the town and expanding enterprise.

We are looking for an exceptional leader and deliverer who can join our ambitious team to work on the next stage of this journey. You will need to be able to work with partners and colleagues to deliver the Northampton Alive programme. You will need to be a good team player who can lead and inspire confidence. If you think you have the skills we need, we would like to hear from you.

For more information and a confidential discussion please contact Yvonne Frayling on 0207 399 3245 or Madeleine Rijnja on 0207 399 3243 at our recruitment partners Green Park.

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