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Director of Place

Employer
Design Council
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Circa £80,000 plus benefits
Closing date
30 May 2021

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Job position
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
Planning & Development, Senior Management

We are looking for a dynamic and talented Director of Place to join the Executive team at Design Council.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining our organisation at the heart of the British design community, when there is such a critical role for design if we are to ‘Build Back Better’.

You will have a proven track record in strategic placemaking, with deep experience in architecture and the built environment, including blue and green infrastructure.  You will have a passion for all things place and recognise the holistic nature of placemaking today, where addressing sustainability and social challenges are inextricably linked. You will be able to integrate into placemaking our three key areas of strategic focus; Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing and Design Skills.

With an already established reputation and network, you will have credibility and gravitas when talking about all aspects of placemaking and design.

As well as your passion for place, you will be a 360 design thinker. You will understand the many ways that design and design thinking can be applied to address the big challenges we face and able to appreciate the breadth and integrated nature of Design Council’s work.  

Critically, your people management skills will be excellent and you will have a track record of supporting, engaging and inspiring colleagues to be their best.

You will embrace Design Council’s focus on Inclusive Design and bring fresh thinking and ideas to ensure we remain a progressive and innovative organisation, striving to always look ahead and anticipate how design can meet new challenges as they emerge.

If you would like to discuss this role please speak to Maria Khan, Head of HR maria.khan@designcouncil.org.uk to arrange a phone conversation. 

To apply for this role, please submit a video explaining how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours we are seeking.  The video must be at least 1 minute long but not longer than 3 minutes. In addition to the video please submit a CV detailing your work to date, with clear examples of success from your previous positions.  Your CV must be at least 1 page but not longer than 3 pages.  Please visit our website for further details and an application pack.

Please submit your application to Maria Khan, Head of HR, recruitment@designcouncil.org.uk by 30 May 2021

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