Programme Director - Regeneration

Job Title: Programme Director - Strategic Regeneration Partnership

Role Summary:

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Programme Director to lead a transformative Strategic Regeneration Partnership (SRP) aimed at revitalizing a vibrant city centre. This role demands a seasoned professional with a proven track record in directing high-impact regeneration projects, preferably within a fast-paced public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Management: Establish and maintain rigorous programme management frameworks and documentation to ensure seamless alignment with existing governance structures.
Stakeholder Engagement: Actively manage relationships with key public sector partners and influential stakeholders, driving collaboration and ensuring long-term support for regeneration initiatives.
Procurement Leadership: Lead the procurement of a development partner within the first six months, leveraging your expert knowledge to secure the most advantageous and compliant route to market.
Strategic Planning: Finalize Strategic Regeneration Frameworks within 12 months to underpin an ambitious mixed-use development programme aligned with the city centre masterplan.
Land and Site Assembly: Identify and assemble key land and sites to ensure a financially viable development pipeline that supports the broader vision of economic prosperity.
Risk and Financial Management: Implement robust risk management strategies and exercise diligent financial oversight to maximize the impact and probity of all expenditures.
Reporting and Advisory: Provide regular updates to senior leadership and offer expert advice on other regeneration programmes as required.Essential Skills and Experience:

Extensive experience at a Director level within a fast-paced local government or public sector context.
Proven ability to manage large-scale regeneration projects involving both public and private sectors.
Expertise in procurement, including knowledge of complex legal arrangements like joint ventures or special purpose vehicles.
Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Deep understanding of the commercial realities facing the developer market and the political/financial context of public sector regeneration.Working Arrangements:

Reporting Line: Directly report to the Corporate Director for Regeneration and Economic Growth.
Location: Presence required at the central office 2 days a week; full-time commitment 3-4 days a week.
Resources: Access to organizational resources and capacity as needed, without direct line management responsibilities