Director of Strategy and Development

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Job Introduction

Salary: £104,203 - £110,447 a year plus £3,990 car cash
Contract: Permanent

Luton Rising

Shape the future of one of the UK's most ambitious growth programmes.

Luton Rising is a unique commercial organisation with a public purpose. As the owner of London Luton Airport and other strategic assets, we're driving sustainable growth, creating economic opportunity and delivering long-term benefits for our communities. With major expansion plans underway, this is a pivotal moment in our journey.

We're looking for an exceptional Director of Strategy & Development to lead our strategy, commercial development, sustainability, PMO and procurement functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll play a key role in shaping our future growth, overseeing major development programmes and ensuring our investments deliver commercial success alongside social value.

This is a rare opportunity to influence programmes worth up to £2 billion, lead teams and help deliver the ambitions of the Luton 2040 Vision.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record leading complex programmes and major infrastructure or construction projects
• Brings strong commercial and strategic leadership experience
• Can build effective partnerships across public and private sectors
• Inspires teams and drives performance through change
• Combines commercial success with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.

If you're a visionary leader who wants to create lasting impact while shaping the future of a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Luton Rising. Lead growth. Deliver impact. Create a legacy.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Fizza Islam on 0141 220 6460 or email [email protected] or Charles Wilson on 07801 880420 or email: [email protected]

Closing date: 23:59, Monday 5th October 2026

To apply follow link https://penna.com/job/40046bed-2c90-37a0-c927-c09dc8ca9e50