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Executive Director, Economy & Delivery
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Executive Director, Economy & Delivery
Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority
£139,455 - £160,115
This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe134491/ until the closing date of 29th October 2026.
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.
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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.
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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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