Programme Director - Strategic Regeneration Partnership

Job Title: Interim Programme Director – Strategic Regeneration Partnership

Location: West Yorkshire (on site 2 days per week)

Duration: 12 months (with immediate start)

Daily Rate: £750-£900 per day Inside IR35

Spencer Clarke Group’s Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Programme Director with a strong background in local government to lead the development and implementation of a Strategic Regeneration Partnership (SRP) focused on transforming the City Centre. This role requires extensive Director-level experience and a strategic mindset to secure a long-term partnership with a developer and institutional funder, accelerating regeneration and maximizing return on investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Management: Establish rigorous programme management arrangements, linking seamlessly with the Council’s existing structures such as the District Regeneration Board, Capital Officer Group, and Member Oversight Board.
• Reporting: Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Council’s Corporate Management Team and Cabinet at key milestones throughout the programme.
• Procurement: Lead the procurement of a development partner within 6 months, using the most advantageous, compliant route to market.
• Framework Development: Finalise Strategic Regeneration Frameworks for all core areas within the City Centre Masterplan within 12 months, driving a robust mixed-use development programme.
• Land Assembly: Play an influential role in identifying and assembling land/sites to ensure a viable pipeline of developments aligned with the City Centre Masterplan.
• Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage stakeholders across public and private sectors, delivering an effective communications plan.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice and support on other regeneration programmes and initiatives across the District as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive Director-level experience in local government
• Proven track record in managing significant and complex capital and revenue projects within economic development.
• Strong expertise in procurement, contract management, and forming strategic partnerships.
• In-depth understanding of legal arrangements such as joint ventures or special purpose vehicles.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in applying, please apply now and contact Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 ASAP.