We have a great opportunity for an experienced Regeneration Programme Manager wthin the local Borough Council. You will support externally funded programmes and associated projects supporting transformation projects mainly in the local town centre across the borough. You will oversee a variety of projects aimed at enhancing public spaces, developing new housing and regenerating key areas to foster economic growth and community wellbeing.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Managing an number of externally funded programmes ensuring they are delivered against regeneration objectives and procedures
* Working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team of stakeholders
* Tendering for and managing Consultants, ensuring projects are supported with a professional and cost effective team including securing planning and consents
* Leading on the client side to include liaising with Architects and Contractors
* Leading on contractual negotiations in partnership with the legal and property teams and other external experts where necessary
* Monitoring of onsite works and liaison with all contractors working on the projects
* Contributing to writing and submission of funding bids which support the delivery of regeneration programmes
* Maintaining concise financial records and risk registers of the projects to include cash flows
Skills and experience required:
* Program management across heritage, conservation is desirable
* Experience of working in a similar role project managing property development projects and/or capital regeneration schemes
* Effective delivery of capital and revenue elements of a project involving commercial buildings, town centre and historic buildings restoration and regeneration
* Delivering external funding bids
* Experience of town centre management and community/stakeholder engagement
* Experience of developing co-operative working relationships with internal and external officers and partners, including elected members and public bodies to support the achievement of service objectives
* Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
* Available for occasional evening and weekend working
What's in it for you?
Salary up to £46,400, up to 30 days annual leave and option to purchase holidays, generous pension, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, onsite free parking, staff reward scheme and staff reward scheme.