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Director of Environment & Regeneration

£97,026 - £107,647Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 10 April 2026

Job Description

Apply now by heading to our Job Train portal via the Council’s website and complete the attached application form located as part of 'supporting documents'. Due to the type of application form in use for this role, can you please submit your completed application, and any supporting documentation/CV, by email to hr@douglas.gov.im. https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/douglascitycouncil/Job/JobDetail?JobId=102 - For an informal discussion - contact Kathy Rice, Chief Executive on (01624) 696319. Questions - contact HR (hr@douglas.gov.im) on 01624 696455. Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Friday, 10th April 2026.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi22%
AI exposure (AIOE)i54%

While some tasks such as report drafting, compliance monitoring, and budget modeling can be meaningfully augmented by AI tools, the core responsibilities—strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and public representation—require human judgment, social intelligence, and political skill. As a result, the overall automation risk is low, but the role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation for routine and analytical functions.

Task analysis

  • Formulate and implement strategic policies for environment and regeneration in line with council objectives.
  • Direct and coordinate operational activities across environment and regeneration departments.
  • Engage with council members, senior officials, and external stakeholders to align on strategic priorities.
  • Oversee budget preparation, financial planning, and resource allocation for all environment and regeneration initiatives.
  • Monitor departmental performance and implement corrective actions to achieve organizational goals.
  • Represent the council in public forums, media, and with partner organizations on environmental and regeneration matters.
  • Lead and motivate senior managers and teams to deliver high-impact projects and services.
  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations related to environment and regeneration.
  • Prepare and present reports to council, board, and public on progress, risks, and outcomes.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 Not visa eligible
UK SOC2020: 1112Chief Executives and Senior Officials
O*NET: 11-1011.00 Chief Executives
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £100k
This vacancy
£97,026✓ above median
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£25k£50k£75k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Utilise AI tools for policy analysis and scenario modelling
  • Leverage automated dashboards for real-time performance monitoring
  • Employ generative AI for drafting reports and public communications

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
28%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentMicrosoft Copilot Studio

Automate compliance monitoring and standardised reporting

💻 TechnologyPower BI

Enable live dashboards for departmental performance tracking

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Consultancy

Contract strategic analysis for regeneration projects

Recommendation

Augment role

AI can streamline analysis and reporting; leadership remains human-centric

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Draft policies, reports, and public statements efficiently

Power BI

Monitor KPIs and budgets with interactive dashboards

Copilot Studio

Automate compliance checks and generate routine updates

Key Skills

Administration and ManagementExpertProject ManagementAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedPolicy DevelopmentAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedBudget ManagementAdvancedEnvironmental ManagementExpertUrban RegenerationExpert

Knowledge Areas

Business ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementEnvironmental SustainabilityPublic AdministrationFinance and BudgetingOrganizational GovernanceReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCoordinationManagement of Financial ResourcesManagement of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingSystems EvaluationNegotiationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessSystems AnalysisWritingActive ListeningManagement of Material Resources

Alternative Career Paths

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)94% match

Lead the overall strategic direction and operations of a large organization or local authority.

Director of Sustainability88% match

Oversee sustainability initiatives and environmental strategy for a public or private sector organization.

Head of Regeneration85% match

Lead urban regeneration and redevelopment projects within a local government or development agency.

Director of Public Works82% match

Manage infrastructure, environmental, and public service projects for a municipality.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Oracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareMicrosoft PowerPointIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessStructured query language SQL

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Processing Information
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Thinking Creatively

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

3%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

2%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

5/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£150k

US ref. $190k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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