Head of Silicon Sands
Posted 20 hours 49 minutes ago by Blackpool Council
£73,710 - £80,589 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
North, United Kingdom
Job Description
HEAD OF SILICON SANDS
Salary: NJC Grade H7 SCP 60 - 66 £73,710 - £80,589 negotiable subject to experience
Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1st September 12 Noon
Lead the Delivery of a Once-in-a-Generation Project
Blackpool's Silicon Sands is one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration programmes.
Backed by:
• Renewable power from offshore wind and solar • Battery storage and a low-carbon heat network • The UK's fastest internet speeds and a transatlantic cable • An Enterprise Zone and growing interest from global investors • A bid to become an official AI Growth Zone
After years of strategic development, the foundations are now in place. Your role is to turn this vision into reality.
You'll lead the programme from within Blackpool's high-performing Growth and Prosperity Team, already delivering a £2 billion investment pipeline. You'll bring together partners, secure funding, drive delivery, and make sure local people benefit from new jobs, skills, and opportunities.
This is a unique role for someone who wants to make a lasting impact on a unique place.
Want to find out more?
For an initial conversation speak to Nick Gerrard on or Rob Green on
Click here for further details and to apply online - Head Of Silicon Sands in Blackpool
Interviews: Monday 8th September and Thursday 11th September
Salary: NJC Grade H7 SCP 60 - 66 £73,710 - £80,589 negotiable subject to experience
Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1st September 12 Noon
Lead the Delivery of a Once-in-a-Generation Project
Blackpool's Silicon Sands is one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration programmes.
Backed by:
• Renewable power from offshore wind and solar • Battery storage and a low-carbon heat network • The UK's fastest internet speeds and a transatlantic cable • An Enterprise Zone and growing interest from global investors • A bid to become an official AI Growth Zone
After years of strategic development, the foundations are now in place. Your role is to turn this vision into reality.
You'll lead the programme from within Blackpool's high-performing Growth and Prosperity Team, already delivering a £2 billion investment pipeline. You'll bring together partners, secure funding, drive delivery, and make sure local people benefit from new jobs, skills, and opportunities.
This is a unique role for someone who wants to make a lasting impact on a unique place.
Want to find out more?
For an initial conversation speak to Nick Gerrard on or Rob Green on
Click here for further details and to apply online - Head Of Silicon Sands in Blackpool
Interviews: Monday 8th September and Thursday 11th September