Managing Director

Sewell Group

. Provide strategic direction, stability and momentum through a period of opportunity and change .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeKingston upon Hull • United KingdomLead💰 £55,000 - £70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership and the ability to navigate complex political and institutional environments while building trusted relationships across sectors. Proven experience in organizational change, economic development, and partnership-led initiatives is essential for driving Humber's long-term success.

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Strategic Leadership ExperienceOrganizational Change ManagementStakeholder Relationship BuildingEconomic Development ExpertiseClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningOrganizational Strategy DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentPerformance ReportingFinancial Oversight

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersNavigating Political ComplexityBuilding Purposeful NetworksAuthentic CommunicationTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Regional GrowthPlace LeadershipEconomic DevelopmentMembership-Based OrganizationsLocal Authority Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic direction, stability and momentum through a period of opportunity and change
Lead Future Humber as Executive Lead and Director of Marketing
Shape, test and refine the organisation’s future operating model and proposition with the Board and team
Translate strategic priorities into a focused and deliverable plan
Build support among Bondholders, partners and regional stakeholders
Maintain existing commitments while creating capacity for change
Act as a visible and trusted advocate for Humber
Build relationships across business, local and combined authorities, education, anchor institutions and government
Navigate political, commercial and institutional complexity
Strengthen regional and national relationships, reach and influence
Provide executive oversight of key commissions and strategic programmes, including work connected to Humber Freeport and Humber Economic Board priorities
Connect regional priorities across place, investment and talent
Lead, support and inspire a small, high-performing team
Support team development, wellbeing and delivery
Work with the Board on governance, decision-making and accountability
Report on organisational performance, finances, opportunities and risks
Explore future income, partnership and delivery opportunities supporting long-term sustainability
Balance ambition with financial responsibility and operational reality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant strategic leadership experience with credibility and confidence to operate effectively at executive level
Experience leading through uncertainty, transition and organisational change
Strategic thinking and commercial awareness with focus on practical delivery
Ability to deliver with pace and impact
Experience influencing senior leaders and navigating complex regional issues
Clear, confident and authentic communication
Ability to build trusted relationships and purposeful networks across sectors
Credibility and experience across public and private sector environments
Ability to navigate political and institutional complexity with respect, diplomacy and sound judgement
Understanding of regional growth, place leadership, economic development or a closely related field
Experience of partnership-led, membership-based or purpose-led organisations
Commitment to Humber and its long-term success
Desirable: experience across multiple local authority or Combined Authority areas
Desirable: experience in place promotion, inward investment, regional economic development or business membership
Desirable: experience shaping an organisational strategy, operating model or proposition
Desirable: established regional and national networks and credibility
Desirable: experience leading strategic commissions, partnerships or multi-stakeholder programmes
Enhanced DBS (criminal record) check for the successful candidate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-Time role
Salary dependent upon role alignment and leadership experience