Regeneration Service Manager

Job Title: Interim Regeneration Service Manager (Local Authority)

Location: South Yorkshire, Hybrid

Duration: Interim, 3-months ongoing

Pay: Inside IR35, £520-650 per day

As the Regeneration Service Manager, you will be a senior strategic leader within the Capital Delivery Service, operating within the Regeneration division of the Investment & Development Office. You will oversee the delivery of the entire Regeneration Programme, providing direction and leadership to a team of project management professionals. Your role will be pivotal in driving inclusive economic growth through the successful execution of complex capital and revenue projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take strategic responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive Regeneration Programme, encompassing both capital and revenue projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to the project management team, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals of inclusive economic growth.
• Manage significant and complex capital and revenue projects within the economic development environment.
• Effectively manage budgets for a range of regeneration projects, ensuring financial resources are allocated optimally.
• Produce high-quality reports and communications, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness.
• Lead negotiations and procurement processes related to land, property, and regeneration initiatives.
• Represent the Regeneration service and projects at a senior level to external stakeholders, Members, and senior managers.
• Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and multi-agency collaborators to drive project success.
• Deputize for the Head of Service as required, demonstrating leadership and decision-making skills.
• Navigate Local Government democratic processes and understand the political context influencing project delivery.

Shortlisting and Interview Criteria

• Substantial experience managing significant and complex capital and revenue projects in an economic development environment.
• Proven track record as a senior project lead delivering large, complex capital projects and programs.
• Successful budget management in diverse and complex regeneration projects.
• Ability to produce high-quality, accurate reports and communications.
• Experience in negotiations and procurement related to land, property, and regeneration.
• Strong representation skills at a senior level to external stakeholders, Members, and senior managers.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and multi-agency teams.
• Capacity to deputize for the Head of Service when necessary.
• Experience in supporting, managing, and developing teams within a similar service delivery environment.
• Understanding of current Local Government democratic processes and their impact on project delivery.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.