Salary: £55,941 per annum (including car allowance)
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
Full‑time, Permanent, 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm
This vacancy will close in 4 days at 09:00 GMT.
About the role
Are you ready to lead regeneration projects that deliver real, positive change for communities? bpha is seeking a skilled and motivated Regeneration Manager to drive the delivery of complex schemes which improve the lives of our customers and make a real difference to the wider neighbourhoods. You’ll work with internal teams, external consultants, and key partners—including Local Authorities and Homes England—to develop and implement regeneration proposals that are viable, community-supported, and strategically aligned. You’ll be responsible for managing engagement activities to ensure communities play their part in shaping regeneration proposals and will secure their support. You’ll assist with developing viable scheme proposals and presenting business cases, securing funding, and progressing projects through planning and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery of bpha’s regeneration activities, including internal and external cross-disciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for customers, bpha, partners and stakeholders.
* Plan, implement, and manage engagement activities to develop regeneration proposals with strong community support.
* Provide specialist expertise in resident and stakeholder engagement, master planning, financial appraisal, and site constraints.
* Oversee the appointment and performance of consultants, contractors, and developers, ensuring effective and timely delivery.
* Provide concise, timely, and informative reports to the Executive Team, Committees, and Board, making considered recommendations.
* Maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring open and meaningful consultation throughout each scheme.
* Achieve excellent budgetary control and value for money, developing detailed and accurate budgets and maintaining financial control.
* Collaborate with development partners to optimise proposals and secure support from key stakeholders.
* Ensure effective contract compliance monitoring and post-project reviews.
* Support the identification and securing of external funding, including from Homes England and other public sector bodies.
* Proactively manage risk across all regeneration activities.
About you
* Ability to manage large, complex, and politically sensitive regeneration projects from concept to delivery.
* Strong relationship-building skills with tenants, leaseholders, the wider community, and stakeholders.
* Experience planning and delivering engagement strategies that allow communities to meaningfully influence proposals.
* Proven ability to manage and motivate teams, both internal and external.
* Highly developed project management skills within regeneration, planning, and development.
* Skilled in negotiation, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
* Good numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to support decision making, interpret financial appraisals and manage risk.
* Experience working with development partners, landowners, and within multi-level governance structures.
* Knowledge of planning and development processes, including preparing and submitting planning applications for large, multi-phase projects.
* Degree in a property-related discipline and/or professional qualifications (e.g., RICS, RTPI, RIBA) are desirable. A proven track record in housing-led regeneration, engagement, property development, and project management is essential.
Our values
* Take responsibility – doing the right thing, not the easy thing.
* Show empathy – listening, respecting, and protecting our environment.
* Are better together – collaborating across teams and communities.
* Are ambitious – striving for excellence and continuous improvement.
* Value diversity and are committed to being the best we can be.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of communities and contribute to meaningful change. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor, committed to providing its customers with high‑quality, value‑for‑money services while continuing to develop energy‑efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, shared ownership and supported housing. We work together with communities to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, running and supporting a wide range of community activities. We invest the money we make in existing homes to enable us to build new homes and to deliver new and improved services. As a bpha employee, you’d be joining 500 passionate and valued colleagues.
Benefits
* Holiday entitlement of 28‑33 days a year, plus public holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Competitive pay
* Life assurance cover
* Private healthcare
* Mental Health First Aid
* Counselling service
* Eye tests
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free annual flu jabs
* Wellbeing activities and events
* Free fruit and refreshments
* Long service award
* Annual staff recognition awards
* Discretionary reward scheme
* Annual volunteering day
* Social events, clubs and activities
* Breakout areas
* Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
* Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
* Workshops and training sessions for new skills
* A fresh and modern eLearning platform
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