Director / Associate Director (Communities and Placemaking)

Director / Associate Director (Communities and Placemaking)

About usAt Cratus, we believe communities are built through relationships and strengthened through conversations.Our Communities and Placemaking team works alongside developers, councils and delivery partners to build trust, reduce risk and create places where people genuinely want to live. We support projects throughout their lifecycle from early engagement and consultation, through construction and into occupation. We act as a trusted, visible presence for residents, councillors and site teams creating communities and dealing with crises.We listen first, design engagement that reaches beyond the usual voices, and stay involved to create cohesive communities. Our work brings together community engagement, communications, placemaking and reputation management to create social value, strengthen reputations and support successful delivery.As demand for this work continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced leader to shape the next phase of the Communities team.The roleThe Communities and Placemaking Director/Associate Director will play a fundamental role in the development of the Communities team, from helping to shape the vision and strategy for the next five years.You will be an expert in community development and engagement, responsible for building and leading a team that can deliver on this vision, while also growing a strong and sustainable clie