Lynda Sharp Email & Phone Number

Experienced Head of Economic Development Service with a demonstrated history of working in the field of regeneration and economic development. Skilled in securing external funding including project development, delivery and appraisal. An effective project manager. Proven track record of working effectively in partnership with internal and external partners and stakeholders and in positively engaging with businesses to deliver investment and growth through effective key account management, place marketing and inward investment. Oversee delivery of our Growth Strategy and Skills Plan, to ensure sustainable and positive economic change. Proudly leading an exceptional team of talented economic and regeneration specialists that have the drive to make Chesterfield a great place to do business, live and invest. We are going places and are driving forward ambitious plans and delivering projects to achieve positive economic change.Actively driving forward the delivery of our ambitious Town Deal programmes, Levelling Up activity and starting to develop proposals for our Long Term Plan for Towns designation. Proud to manage the Enterprise Chesterfield team that delivers our Innovation Centres and the new Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre. Creating spaces for businesses to grow.

Listed skills include Public Sector, Local Government, Economic Development, Stakeholder Engagement, and 16 others.