Job title: Private Sector Board Member
Location: Stockport
Time commitment: Approximately 1 day per month
Closing date: Midnight, 13 July 2026
About the role
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) Board at a pivotal moment in our growth. Stockport is delivering the UK’s most ambitious town centre regeneration programme, redefining what a modern, thriving town centre can be.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the next phase of transformation in Stockport, helping to drive forward Stockport Council’s ambitious vision for a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable town centre.
As a Private Sector Board Member, you will work alongside senior public and private sector leaders to provide strategic oversight, governance and informed challenge, ensuring the MDC continues to deliver at pace and at scale.
About Stockport MDC
Since its establishment in 2019, Stockport MDC has accelerated the delivery of the Council’s bold regeneration ambitions, supporting the creation of more than 1,200 new homes, major new commercial space and landmark infrastructure.
The MDC is now in a new and exciting phase. Its area has been expanded to cover the whole town centre, with ambitions to deliver: 8,000 new homes by 20240, 1 million sq ft of employment space, new and enhanced social infrastructure, including education and health facilities.
This next chapter will see a step change in both the scale and pace of delivery, with the Board playing a critical role in guiding that progress.
What you’ll be doing
As a member of the MDC Board, you will:
- Help shape the strategic direction and long-term vision of the organisation
- Provide support and constructive challenge to the Chair and Executive Team
- Oversee performance, risk and financial management
- Ensure the highest standards of governance and accountability
- Support the MDC to build partnerships and attract investment
- Act as an ambassador for Stockport’s regeneration at local, regional and national level
About you
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with strong commercial insight and a collaborative approach, who can operate confidently in a public-interest environment.
You will bring:
- Board-level or senior leadership experience in regeneration, housing or placemaking
- A track record of working with public sector partners, including local authorities or development bodies
- Strong understanding of public–private partnership delivery models
- Experience delivering high-quality, residential-led mixed-use schemes
- The confidence to challenge constructively and support effective decision-making
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Nationally recognised expertise in delivering or advising on major regeneration programmes
- Knowledge across a range of housing tenures and delivery approaches
- An understanding of the North West’s development landscape
- Above all, you will bring integrity, independence and a clear commitment to delivering long-term public value.
Why join us
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the UK’s leading town centre regeneration programme.
You will:
- Influence delivery at scale in a nationally significant programme.
- Work with senior leaders across government, industry and the public sector.
- Help ensure regeneration delivers lasting benefits for communities across Stockport.
For more information, please download the Candidate Pack.
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV and a supporting statement outlining your interest and how your experience aligns with the role
- Applications should be sent to: stockportMDC@stockport.gov.uk
- Closing date: Midnight, 13 July 2026
- For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Chilvers, Managing Director catherine.chilvers@stockport.gov.uk
