Head of Regeneration

Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to provide senior leadership and drive in the Economic Development and Growth Directorate, which is leading the way in delivering a significant regeneration programme, driving new and innovative inclusive growth activities across Northumberland and playing an integral role in the devolution agenda and the development of the new Mayoral Combined Authority for the North East.

Northumberland is an ambitious County and there is a lot happening The County Council has clear plans to tackle inequality, deliver value for money for our residents and businesses and support economic growth. With a key role in realising these ambitions a priority for the Directorate and this role is the development and delivery of a comprehensive regeneration programme across the County, working with our towns and places to drive forward town and community regeneration and growth and managing a significant level of external funding, to delivery major improvements to our places, contributing to the pride of place for our residents and increased investment and visitors. The post holder will also lead the delivery of the Council's Asset Management Framework and the development and delivery of its Estates Strategy, to ensure the estate best supports the Council's corporate objectives and priorities for communities, as well as a capital delivery unit, delivering significant corporate and regeneration schemes across the County. This role will take a lead, working to the Director of Economic Development & Growth to manage this considerable portfolio and contribute to the overall leadership of the Economic Development and Growth Directorate.

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

Interviews are due to take place w/c 26th February 2024

Further information

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