Senior Client Development Lead

Join Cornwalls New Era of Growth DeliverOurMajor Projects

Cornwall is embarking on one of its most ambitious periods of regeneration and economic transformation andwerelooking for talented professionals who want to help shape the future of a place with a unique identity strong communityspiritand bold plans for growth. Across the county we are delivering new communities revitalising town centres unlocking major infrastructure and accelerating the projects and investments that will define Cornwall for decades to come.

As weestablishour new Economy Regeneration and Assets Service we are building a modern confident andforward lookingteam with a clear mission: to deliver the placesspacesand opportunities that Cornwalls future depends on. Our programmes arehigh profile fast moving andhigh impact offering a rare opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the next chapter of Cornwallsstory.

The Role

Youlltake on a pivotal role where your leadership will help shapelong-termregenerationinfluencing how Cornwall grows and develops. You will help deliver major programmes that define places and communities working within a drivenambitiousand collaborative service. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future fabric of Cornwall and make a lasting impact.

We are recruiting three Senior Client Development Leads each dedicated to one of Cornwallsflagshipdevelopment preference(s)in your application:

• LangarthGarden Village &Pydar transformational developments creating new homes neighbourhoods publicspacesand modern infrastructure.
• Devonport &South EastCornwall regeneration powering the renewal of coastal townscommunitiesand economic centres.
• Cornwall Airport Newquay strategic development at one of Cornwalls most important economic gateways.

You will:

• Act as the CouncilsLeadprofessionals forone of theaboveprogrammes(combined value of 50m200m)from strategy through to delivery.
• Strengthen governance decision-making and programme controls.
• Oversee feasibility businesscasesand financial modelling with expert advisors.
• Navigate complex planning land legal and commercial matters with confidence.
• Work closely with Members senior officers advisors plannerslawyersand delivery partners to turn vision into reality.
• Build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Provide clearevidence basedadvice to senior leaders and Elected Members.

This is ahigh impactleadership role at the heart of Cornwallstransformation.

Working Pattern

This is a flexible hybrid role with travel to programme-related sites asrequired.

WhatYoullNeed to Succeed

You bring substantial experience in development regenerationconstructionor property and understand how major programmes come together.

A professional qualification (RICS RIBA CIOB or equivalent) isrequiredalongside strong senior-level experience.

You bring:

• Proven experience delivering large complex development or regeneration programmes.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and partners.
• Strong understanding of development processes planning commercialframeworksand land issues.
• The ability to navigate risk and provide clear practical advice.
• Strong communication relationship-buildingand negotiation skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering programmes that create meaningful impact for Cornwalls communities.

WhatYoullGet in Return

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• a competitive salary.
• a defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes theoptionfor extra voluntary contributions
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential topurchaseadditionalleave.
• A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional Information:

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

The full role profiles are attached below;

Senior Client Development Lead - Cornwall Airport Newquay

Senior Client Development Lead - Devonport and South East Cornwall

Senior Client Development Lead - Langarth Garden Village and Pydar

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Sarah Roby - Head of Regeneration and Capital

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.