Are you ready to harness York’s strengths as a global science super-power to drive inclusive, and sustainable, economic growth? Could you deliver the biggest most iconic change to the fabric of the city since the Romans, whilst celebrating and respecting the unique character of this incredible city?
Want to make a difference in York? By joining our City Development team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in this area and work with a team who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are.
Help us to build a team of passionate people who strive to deliver local projects that matter.
As part of our team you will be working with other Programme/Project Managers who will support each other as colleagues; working so that skills and abilities are interchangeable, who support, mentor and challenge in order to grow, share knowledge and best practise and strive for success in this complex arena.
Working alongside the Director, Head of Service and other senior managers within the Council, the Regeneration Project Manager will manage the delivery of our strategically influential capital regeneration programme which could include health, housing, heritage, and transport infrastructure to investing multi-millions in the City over the next five years.
We are seeking candidates with strong business acumen, honed programme and project management capabilities, and strategic vision to work in partnership with our regeneration partners, both public and private sector, to drive forward a variety of exciting programmes and place-making opportunities. You will take our programme of capital projects through their various stages from inception into delivery and post completion. This will be achieved through the development of sound business cases and the procurement and effective management of suitable technical professionals and contractors to translate the Council’s ambitious vision into an exciting reality.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
This post is deemed as politically restricted. As designated politically restricted officers, employees will not be allowed to undertake certain activities. Please refer to the guidance attached for further information.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Julie Burns (Head of City Development) at julie.burns@york.gov.uk or on 07860623280.
Closing date: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Weds 4 and Thurs 5 June 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr