£48,710 - £51,802 - Project Manager (Regeneration)
Local Authority based in Derbyshire
ROLE:
To lead on and co-ordinate the delivery of major regeneration projects and programmes that contribute to the growth of Chesterfield’s economy.
To project manage the delivery of key regeneration projects and programmes as outlined in the Chesterfield Growth Strategy, maximising opportunities from public/ private partnerships, and external funding.
To facilitate positive economic outcomes for the local economy.
To be responsible for project financial management and planning to include the management of substantial project budgets and procurement associated with projects.
To work with the wider Economic Growth directorate to identify, develop and pursue new regeneration opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities must be undertaken to comply with Council policies/procedures.
1. To lead multi-disciplinary teams and key stakeholders from the public and private sector to ensure the effective delivery of complex regeneration projects
2. Maintain strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including specialist consultants, landowners, clients, and end-users.
3. Prepare regular, detailed project documents, including project plans, reports and analysis for internal and external stakeholders, as well as Council meeting when required.
4. Ensure that effective project management, planning, budget and risk management controls systems are in place to ensure project delivery. Oversee and implement procurements to support project delivery in line with Council’s procurement policy.
5. Identify gaps in knowledge and skills requirements internally to ensure effective delivery of projects in a timely manner, overseeing the procurement of consultants/ research and studies as appropriate and assisting in the training and development of staff as required.
6. To work with the wider Joint Growth Unit team to assist colleagues in the delivery of complex regeneration schemes, giving technical advice and support where required.
7. To maintain a thorough knowledge of the latest policies, regeneration opportunities, strategies and initiatives locally, regionally and nationally in order to facilitate the delivery of projects and the development of new initiatives
8. Identify, as appropriate, new opportunities for projects/schemes and activities that will support the delivery of ambitions as outlined in the Chesterfield’s Local Plan, Growth Strategy and the Council’s Corporate Plan
9. Use up to date knowledge of funding to identify and secure funding from the public and private sector to enhance project delivery or to support the development of new projects
10. Using a range of communication methods, including presentations, report on project progress to a range of internal and external stakeholders as required, including preparing, developing and carrying out publicity/ consultation/ engagement exercises on projects being delivered and ensuring that feedback and results are analysed and fed into project delivery.
11. Ensure opportunities for positive communications as a result of projects are maximised.
12. Ensure that the wider social value from project delivery is realised by working with colleagues and partners.
13. Ensure that good practice is embedded into the delivery of projects and that lessons learned and evaluation is included in all aspects of project delivery.
14. To lead on other types of projects or programmes, as deemed appropriate by the Joint Growth Unit
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15. Any other duties which are equal/similar to the responsibility level and grade of the post.