Job Details
Job title: Regeneration Manager
Salary: £46,142 to £49,282 per year
Location: The Council House
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
Do you want to contribute to the delivery of ambitious city centre regeneration projects? As a Regeneration Manager, you will play a central role in shaping Derby’s future by facilitating the ongoing regeneration of the city’s cultural, economic, residential and public realm offer.
The Opportunity
* Lead and coordinate regeneration projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they progress smoothly.
* Build effective relationships with internal colleagues, public and private sector partners and other relevant stakeholders to bring together expertise to keep projects advancing.
* Manage and procure contracts with consultants to ensure work is commissioned effectively and delivered to a high standard.
* Oversee budgets, risks, timelines and monitoring indicators so that projects remain financially sound, well‑planned and on track.
* Develop business cases, delivery plans and visioning plans to provide advice that guides the Council’s regeneration priorities.
* Identify new regeneration opportunities, including potential sites, funding sources and investment prospects.
About You
* A degree‑level qualification, or equivalent experience, in regeneration, planning, property or other development‑oriented subject.
* A solid understanding of how regeneration, development and place‑making work in practice, including the planning process, factors that influence successful schemes and the ability to pre‑empt problems.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, risks, timelines, stakeholders and competing priorities in a delivery‑focussed environment.
* Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating relevant projects through managing consultants and working in partnership with stakeholders to move projects forward.
* Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to provide well‑reasoned advice and support decision‑making.
What We Offer
* Flexible work/life balance scheme
* Hybrid working
* Modern office environment
* Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
* 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
* Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
* Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
* Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
* Support for colleagues who are carers
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Derby City Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
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