City & Town Centre Regeneration Officer

3 weeks ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

Ready to make a real impact on Wakefield's city and town centres? Wakefield Council's Skills and Business Development Team is on the lookout for a passionate City and Town Centre Regeneration Officer to join our Economic Growth and Skills Service.

About the Role:

As the City and Town Centre Regeneration Officer, you'll be at the forefront of projects that aim to bring inclusive growth to our city and town centres. Your role will focus on making these places vibrant and appealing for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

For the suitable candidate, there is a chance to advance from Grade 9 to Grade 11 within the same position

What You'll Be Doing:

Developing and delivering place management plans for each of Wakefield's towns and city centre to revitalize the high street. Providing crucial support to Council services, partners, and businesses for projects that boost footfall and positively impact the local economy. Being the go-to person for city and town centre businesses, understanding their needs, challenges, and how Wakefield First can provide support. Coordinating and delivering projects that decrease vacant units and repurpose buildings for various uses. Identifying opportunities, coordinating, and writing bids to secure funding for projects aligned with Wakefield's city and town aspirations. Responding to high street challenges with innovative ideas, collaborating with diverse partners from business, community, and culture. You will collaborate with a dynamic team focused on making a difference.

Who We're Looking For:

We need a highly organised individual with significant knowledge of working in various business sectors, particularly tourism, hospitality, and retail. If you've been part of delivering impactful programs related to town and city regeneration or place management, we want to hear from you Excellent communication skills and experience engaging with the public and stakeholders are essential.

Why Wakefield Council?

At Wakefield Council, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. Flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week. Hybrid workstyle with a mixture of office and home working will be supported as long as business needs are met. 29 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays. Support and access to high-quality training programs to help you progress in your career. Commitment to staff well-being, including work/life balance, supportive leadership, and workplace support. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounts and subsidies for public transport, including Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), and MetroCard. Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Excellent benefits package, including discounted membership to our state-of-the-art leisure facilities, free 12-week exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for various retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

If you're ready to be a key player in transforming Wakefield's urban landscape, apply now Your skills and passion can help us create city and town centres that thrive.

All previous applications will be considered

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Sarah Scholes.

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