Welcome to East Devon

Hello, I’m Tracy Hendren and I’m the Chief Executive of East Devon District Council.

East Devon really is an incredible place to live, work and visit. I could spend my time telling you about our beautiful natural landscapes, our amazing beaches, our coastal paths and vibrant towns, or how our staff and councillors are committed and passionate about making a difference, but I want to focus on these roles and what we’re looking for in our two new directors.

Firstly, we’re looking for a Director of Housing & Health to lead our housing statutory and regulated services, as well leading on our environmental health and climate change agendas. The directorate is going through a period of change, and we are embedding new behaviours and values, whilst working through how we ensure as a landlord our properties are fit for purpose. We’re awaiting the results of our stock condition survey and will need our new director to drive forward the changes required, and the business cases needed, to ensure our planned maintenance and repairs programmes can be achieved within the financial envelope available. We’re looking for a director who will really make their mark and who has a strong track record of delivering results with a strong customer culture.

We’re also looking for a Director of Place, who will have responsibility for all our placemaking services, which include planning, place, assets, growth, street scene, and countryside and leisure. We’re proud that we have already developed a new town and we’re now ready to start work on developing our second new town. In addition, we have big plans for our current towns through a bold and varied placemaking agenda. We’re looking for someone to work closely with our political leadership team, and a strong leader who can bring a track record of nurturing successful partnerships and driving forward placemaking ambitious agendas.

So, if you think you have what we’re looking for, then please get in touch.

I wish you the very best of luck with your application.

Yours sincerely,

Tracy Hendren

Chief Executive