Croydon Council is seeking to appoint an Interim Corporate Director of Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery to deliver the Mayor's Business Plan, Future Croydon the Transformation Plan and a financially sustainable Council. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other corporate directors, the assistant chief executive, and the chief executive to achieve these goals.
The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee met on Monday 27 October 2025 to discuss the recruitment and salary package for the interim role. The committee agreed to a salary range of £159,866 to £169,403, evaluated under the Hay Job Evaluation Scheme, including a 3.2% national pay award applicable from 1 April 2025. Alternatively, the role can be compensated at a day rate of £800 to £900, as per the council's pay policy. Dean Shoesmith, Chief People Officer, noted that market forces might necessitate exceeding this standard day rate to secure a suitable candidate.
According to the Public Reports Pack, the Interim Corporate Director will manage a broad portfolio, including regeneration and growth, economic development, planning, building control, transport, waste management, parks, climate policies, highways, parking, libraries, and community safety. The director will also be expected to implement measures to ensure the council's financial sustainability within their portfolio.
The council has opted for an interim appointment while it reviews its Future Croydon transformation strategy and future organisational design. The Public Reports Pack states that there is an option to appoint to this critical role on a permanent basis, pending the wider council transformation. In the meantime, this is a key role providing strategic leadership and oversight of key public services, and it is recommended to fill the role on an interim basis.
During the meeting, Councillor Lynne Hale, Vice-Chair of the Committee and Chair for the day, reminded members that the discussion was limited to Part A of the report, focusing on the salary and recommendations. Councillor Jason Cummings, Cabinet Member for Finance, inquired about the duration of the appointment. It was clarified that the appointment is for an interim period of six to nine months, potentially longer depending on operational needs.
The committee unanimously approved the recommendations, including the salary package and the selection process. Following this, the press and public were excluded from the meeting to discuss candidate details in Part B.
The council has partnered with Gatenby Sanderson, an executive search agency, to find suitable candidates. The recruitment process includes technical interviews. The salary, associated on-costs, and recruitment costs will be met from the existing budget, according to the Public Reports Pack.
The Agenda Frontsheet for the meeting also included items such as apologies for absence, disclosure of interests, and minutes of the previous meeting.
