The search is on to find a chief executive to head up the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP).
The position has been vacant since Mandip Rai left the public/private sector organisation in March, with long-standing LLEP employee Sue Tilley heading up the LEP in the Interim.
Her position was created on a temporary basis because of questions over the future of LEPs under County Deal devolution plans.
The board has decided the time is now right to find a permanent CEO and Leicester City Council, the LLEP’s accountable body, has started a recruitment process working with LLEP co-chairs Anil Majithia and Andy Reed OBE.
Mr Majithia said: "We are grateful to Sue for accepting additional leadership responsibilities earlier this year and her work with directors and officers in recent months as we continue to deliver projects on the priorities of our Economic Growth Strategy.
"However, it’s clear that it could be some time yet before a clear picture emerges on local devolution, therefore a more permanent LLEP leadership solution is required.”
LLEP directors expect the CEO role will continue even were a devolution agreement to be reached in the near future between the city and county councils and government.
The salary for the full-time role will be up to £80,504 and applications close on December 8.
