Head of Destination Chesterfield

Lead Chesterfield’s place story in this pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Chesterfield. We are seeking a confident, outward-looking leader to guide the Destination Chesterfield Partnership through the next stage of its evolution — shaping and championing Chesterfield’s place story at a time of significant opportunity created by Local Government Reorganisation and the establishment of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Building on the strong foundations set out through the Destination Chesterfield strategy and campaigns, the role will drive ambitious place marketing, business engagement and inward investment to position Chesterfield as a contemporary destination to invest, work, live and visit. You’ll own delivery of the Destination Chesterfield strategy, setting direction with the Partnership Board, managing financial and other performance measures, and ensuring the Chesterfield place brand is brought to life consistently through strong partnership working. Working with senior public and private sector leaders, you’ll lead the Destination Chesterfield team to deliver standout marketing campaigns, grow and energise the Chesterfield Champions network, spotlight investment and regeneration opportunities, and deepen engagement across the business community. In this role, you will also collaborate with partners to promote Chesterfield as a place to invest, ensuring enquiries are managed effectively to secure investment. Reporting to the Partnership Board, you’ll support and facilitate Board, forum and advisory group meetings and provide clear, confident reporting on progress and impact. In addition, you’ll work closely with Chesterfield Borough Council to oversee relevant external funding requirements and maintain compliance.