Regeneration Programme Director - Reed Talent Solutions : Job Details

Reed Talent Solutions are currently working with a West Yorkshire based Local Authority to recruit a Programme Director to focus on Urban Regeneration. The contract is for six-months with potential for extension and the post-holder will oversee a fast-paced local government context to deliver a ground-breaking Strategic Regeneration Partnership (SRP) across its City Centre.

Role Information

• 6 month contract with potential for extension
• Location - West Yorkshire
• Flexible hybrid/remote working
• LTD Contract Rate - £900 per day (INSIDE IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Establishment of rigorous programme management arrangements and associated documentation.
• Ongoing programme management which links seamlessly to the Council’s existing arrangements such as the District Regeneration Board, Capital Officer Group and Member Oversight Board
• Regular written and verbal reports to the Council’s Corporate Management Team and Cabinet at key milestones/ gateways throughout the programme.
• Procurement of a developer partner within 6 months of the appointment to the role.
• Finalisation of Strategic Regeneration Frameworks, for all of the core areas within the City Centre Masterplan, within 12 months of the appointment to the role, to drive an ambitious programme of mixed use-development.
• Influential role in land/ site identification and assembly to ensure the SRP has a long-term, financially viable pipeline of developments that support the vision within the City Centre Masterplan.
• Proactive and ongoing stakeholder management of both internal and external partners across the public and private sectors and delivery of associated communications plan.
• Expert approach to risk management which minimises and avoids risk wherever possible and effectively mitigates risk where it isn’t.
• Diligent financial management which maximises the impact and probity of all Council spend.
• Provision of expert advice and support on other regeneration programmes and initiatives across the District.