JOB TITLE Regeneration Manager
POST NUMBER 000672
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £57,845 to £58,146 pa pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
Stevenage is delivering a major regeneration programme that will see up to £1bn investment over the next 15 years.
An exciting opportunity has been created to be part of the team leading the delivery. The council is seeking an experienced Regeneration Manager, reporting to the Assistant Director of Regeneration, to support as the variety of projects and opportunities continues to expand and the programme continues to grow.
The Regeneration Manager is key to the delivery of the council’s vision for prosperous town with vibrant communities and improved life chances. The role will be part of the regeneration management team who collectively are responsible for leading key regeneration projects and initiatives to help shape the future of the town centre and the day-to-day management of the Regeneration team. The role will work in close liaison with various individuals and groups, including developers, contractors, other departments, members of the public and elected members.
Further information on the programme can be found: Home - Stevenage Even Better : Stevenage Even Better (stevenage-even-better.com).
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
- A relevant degree, professional qualification, membership of relevant professional organisation or relevant experience, and evidence of on-going professional development.
- Experience of project management methodologies and experience of delivering high profile regeneration projects in the built environment.
- Good knowledge of the planning system, land assembly and asset development in the built environment.
- A demonstrable ability to develop creative solutions to management and strategic issues to secure inward investment.
- A proven track record of successful liaison, negotiation and communication with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver development in a regeneration environment.
- Experience of successfully representing and promoting an organisation at a senior level with external bodies and the media, and building and developing partnerships with different organisations to deliver complex programmes.
- Ability to manage resources including being able to plan and undertake change control effectively.
- Experience of influencing and communicating with senior management teams and in the project team environments.
- Ability to establish positive and appropriate relationships with Council Members, demonstrating political understanding and sensitivity.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Dave Wells
Job Title Assistant Director Regeneration
Phone Number 01438 242584 (Please leave a message with your number clearly stated)
Email dave.wells@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 4th December 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 9th December 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
