Head of Destination Chesterfield
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Destination Chesterfield delivers marketing campaigns to help improve the economic prosperity of Chesterfield by promoting it as a contemporary destination to inward investors and supporting existing businesses. Established since 2010, this project is funded through support from local businesses (known as Chesterfield Champions), Chesterfield Borough Council, East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) operates as the managing employer for Destination Chesterfield.
Based at: Chesterfield with agile working. Additional travel will be required
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
1. WHY THE POST EXISTS
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.
2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
– Lead the Destination Chesterfield Partnership (DCP), developing and delivering a strategic and sustainable approach to place promotion, stakeholder engagement and inward investment.
– Deliver the Destination Chesterfield strategy, achieving agreed budgets and KPIs set by the Partnership Board.
– Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key partners across the public and private sectors to secure buy-in and advocacy for Chesterfield.
– Manage and champion the strategic implementation of the Chesterfield place brand, ensuring appropriate use of the brand toolkit.
– Lead and develop the Destination Chesterfield team, including management of the Marketing & Partnerships Manager.
– Oversee delivery of marketing campaigns, grow and retain the Chesterfield Champions network, and promote investment and regeneration opportunities.
– Ensure effective evaluation, analysis and reporting of activity and outcomes to the Partnership Board.
– Facilitate Board and advisory group meetings, producing strategic documents and presenting progress updates.
– Work with Chesterfield Borough Council and East Midlands Combined County Authority to monitor external funding, ensuring compliance and supporting audits.
3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS
– Knowledge of inward investment, place marketing partnerships/organisations and best practice.
– Understanding of public sector policy affecting place shaping, including physical, economic and social regeneration.
– Proven experience of facilitating Board-level activity, including reporting, briefings and governance support.
– Strong track record in strategic marketing and communications planning and delivery.
– Experience of cross-sector partnership working and influencing senior stakeholders.
– Leadership experience, including developing and motivating a team.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills, with credibility at senior level.
– Project and budget management capability, including understanding of funding regimes and compliance requirements.
– Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel and work flexibly.
4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
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5. HOW TO APPLY
If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.
Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.
6. COMPANY STATEMENT
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website
Based at: Chesterfield with agile working. Additional travel will be required
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
1. WHY THE POST EXISTS
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.
2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
– Lead the Destination Chesterfield Partnership (DCP), developing and delivering a strategic and sustainable approach to place promotion, stakeholder engagement and inward investment.
– Deliver the Destination Chesterfield strategy, achieving agreed budgets and KPIs set by the Partnership Board.
– Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key partners across the public and private sectors to secure buy-in and advocacy for Chesterfield.
– Manage and champion the strategic implementation of the Chesterfield place brand, ensuring appropriate use of the brand toolkit.
– Lead and develop the Destination Chesterfield team, including management of the Marketing & Partnerships Manager.
– Oversee delivery of marketing campaigns, grow and retain the Chesterfield Champions network, and promote investment and regeneration opportunities.
– Ensure effective evaluation, analysis and reporting of activity and outcomes to the Partnership Board.
– Facilitate Board and advisory group meetings, producing strategic documents and presenting progress updates.
– Work with Chesterfield Borough Council and East Midlands Combined County Authority to monitor external funding, ensuring compliance and supporting audits.
3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS
– Knowledge of inward investment, place marketing partnerships/organisations and best practice.
– Understanding of public sector policy affecting place shaping, including physical, economic and social regeneration.
– Proven experience of facilitating Board-level activity, including reporting, briefings and governance support.
– Strong track record in strategic marketing and communications planning and delivery.
– Experience of cross-sector partnership working and influencing senior stakeholders.
– Leadership experience, including developing and motivating a team.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills, with credibility at senior level.
– Project and budget management capability, including understanding of funding regimes and compliance requirements.
– Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel and work flexibly.
4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website.
5. HOW TO APPLY
If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.
Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.
6. COMPANY STATEMENT
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website
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