How to apply
This guidance contains important information to help with your application:
- Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also include your contact details.
- Please ensure all gaps in employment and education history are fully explained on your CV; we may wish to verify this information during the recruitment process.
- Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
- Please ensure that you address the key requirements as set out in the role profile. These competencies will be used as part of the assessment process.
- Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.
- Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
- Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.
The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth role:
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Activity |
Date |
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Closing Date |
Friday 14th February 2025 |
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Longlist Meeting (candidates are not required to attend) |
Wednesday 5th March 2025 |
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Technical Interviews |
w/c 10th March 2025 |
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Shortlist Meeting (candidates are not required to attend) |
Wednesday 26th March 2025 |
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Assessment Day |
Monday 7th April 2025 |
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Final Interview (in person at Seat Unique, Riverside, Chester le Street, DH3 3QR) |
Thursday 8th April 2025 |
The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Climate Change role:
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Activity |
Date |
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Closing Date |
Friday 28th February 2025 (noon) |
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Longlist Meeting (candidates are not required to attend) |
Monday 10th March 2025 |
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Technical Interviews |
w/c 17th March |
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Shortlist Meeting (candidates are not required to attend) |
Thursday 27th March 2025 |
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Assessment Day 1 |
Monday 14th April 2025 |
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Assessment Day 2 |
Tuesday 15th April 2025 |
To apply for a role, please click the link below:
Apply for Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth role
Apply for Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Climate Change role
For a confidential discussion about these exciting role, please contact our consultants at Penna:
Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or nick.raper@penna.com
Ali Tasker on 07514 724114 or ali.tasker@penna.com