Role Purpose
To plan and deliver the Council’s Development & Regeneration programme to meet the objectives within the Housing Strategy
To deliver development & regeneration bids and lead procurement activities to secure high quality developer partners
Responsibiltiies
To lead and co-ordinate regeneration projects from the development phase, through inception to delivery with due regard to the principles of project management including risk management assessment, value for money and project performance.
Lead on all elements of regeneration projects such as land assembly (including CPO); planning; financial viability/funding; procurement; stakeholder management/community engagement; programme/project management; partnerships/negotiation, etc.
To work directly with registered providers, residents, developers, investors and major landowners to ensure a strategic fit with key borough objectives for regeneration, in all development and to identify opportunities for joint development of council and private/public sector land.
To lead on determination of the most effective procurement and contractual arrangements for schemes to achieve the most beneficial commercial terms, appropriately managing risk and reward, and complying with procurement regulations.
To ensure that funding is in place to support regeneration activity, identifying and securing external sources of finance wherever possible ie: Direct responsibility for regeneration programme budget covering staff, consultancy and services
To monitor and ensure timely and appropriate spending in relation to HRA activity on estate renewal in conjunction with the head of development and regeneration and housing finance department
Requirements
Understanding of associated housing services such as management, defects and repairs and their impact on Housing Development & Regeneration schemes
Experience working in a housing association or council is essential for this position
Experience of physical, economic and social regeneration, including the development of innovative strategies and delivery mechanisms
Experience of managing complex housing led regeneration programmes from inception to completion, including design, planning and construction stages
Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment including working with both the public and private sectors.
Contract
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Minimum 2 days p/w in office/on site)
PAYE via Umbrella
Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract
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