Executive Director, Economy & Delivery




Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority




£139,455 - £160,115



Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority is one of England's newest strategic authorities, created to unlock growth, prosperity and opportunity across one of the country's most significant economic regions. As devolution gathers pace, we are building a senior leadership team capable of shaping the future of the region and securing the benefits of greater local powers and investment.



As Executive Director of Economy & Delivery, you will be our strategic lead for economic policy, devolution and regional influence. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Mayor and Board, you will help define Hampshire & Solent's long-term direction, leading the development of our Local Growth Plan, driving evidence-based policy and shaping the region's voice with government, investors, universities and national partners. You will also provide leadership to our delivery function, ensuring strategy remains firmly connected to outcomes and impact.



This is a role for a highly credible and intellectually curious leader who combines economic insight with political acuity and exceptional relationship-building skills. You may come from a Combined Authority, central government, economic development, academia, a think tank or a major public policy environment. What matters is your ability to navigate complexity, influence at the highest levels and articulate an ambitious vision for regional growth.



This is a rare opportunity to help shape both an organisation and a region at a defining moment in the devolution journey.



For a confidential discussion please contact our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Emily Lockwood (07384 258626) or Seb Lowe (07464 543442).



Closing Date: 29th October 2026



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Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

Thursday 29th October (11:59pm)



Long listing

Tuesday 3rd November



Preliminary interviews

W/C 2nd November



Short listing

Tuesday 10th November



Stakeholder and Final Panel Interviews

Wednesday 18th November




How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.


• Detail any employment or education gaps.


• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.


• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.


• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

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