Head of Development and Regeneration

1 week ago

Stockport, United Kingdom STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Full time

Your Role 

As the Head of Development and Regeneration, you will lead Stockport Council’s Development and Regeneration team, steering key projects and driving our borough’s growth. This role oversees critical initiatives in the town centre, ensuring seamless project delivery, from early concept through to completion. 

The team is at the forefront of facilitating and delivering physical development and regeneration schemes across the borough, either directly or through development partners. Working closely with our colleagues at Stockport’s Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), you will be responsible for driving forward some of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the North West, maintaining our reputation for driving transformative change.

Working closely with developers and stakeholders, you will take a collaborative approach to delivering urban regeneration. Tasked with securing funding, managing budgets, and engaging the community, you will build strong partnerships and drive our strategic vision, contributing to the vibrant and sustainable development of Stockport’s residential and commercial sectors.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced, results-oriented leader with strong negotiation and team management skills and a proven track record in managing high-impact development projects.

You will bring your expertise in regeneration strategy, financial acumen, and a talent for engaging diverse stakeholders, along with the ability to navigate complex political landscapes.

About Us

Stockport is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development. Our borough is undergoing a significant transformation with unprecedented investment in recent years. Our £1bn regeneration programme is revitalising the town centre, creating new homes and jobs, attracting businesses.

Stockport Council’s Development and Regeneration service is at the forefront of transforming Stockport into a thriving, forward-looking borough. Our team is committed to shaping spaces that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors alike. When you join us you will join a team valuing creativity, collaboration, and community impact, putting Stockport’s growth and development at the heart of what we do. 

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. 

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Jude Barker on jude.barker@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role

Closing date: 13 December 2024.

Shortlisting date: 20 December 2024.

Interview date: week commencing 13 January 2025.

Interview type: Face to face.

This post is politically restricted under the terms of the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act. This dictates that you must seek the council’s permission before taking up any additional appointments or positions.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. 

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