Regeneration Programme Officer

We are currently seeking a committed and experienced individual to join our team as a Regeneration Programme Officer. This full-time post will lead on the development, resourcing, implementation and monitoring of the Council's physical regeneration strategies and programmes.

We have an extensive programme of regeneration schemes that involve major new developments in addition to the refurbishment of existing facilities and townscape and landscape enhancements.

You will be part of a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of economic regeneration policy initiatives, projects and grant programmes.

The successful applicant will have good written and numerical skills, have previous work experience in the field of regeneration and possess a minimum of a degree level qualification preferably in a field relevant to regeneration, such as planning, economic development, surveying, or construction.

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

Grant funded post to 31 March 2027

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:

• Experience of development and implementation of policies and programmes for the delivery of regeneration and economic development initiatives.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

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Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 15 months

Pay: £40,777.00-£45,091.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Neath SA11 2GG