Economic Regeneration Manager Wigston Magna, England
Job description
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Recruitment Advertisement
POSITION
Economic Regeneration Manager
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent
PART TIME/FULL TIME
Full Time
BAND AND SCALE POINT
Band 10 SCP 36 - 40
SALARY PER ANNUM
£42,503 - £46,549
SERVICE AREA
The Built Environment
Brief overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an Economic Regeneration Manager at an ambitious, progressive borough council searching for professionals looking for the next step on their career ladder.
Oadby & Wigston Borough Council is a forward-thinking council, embracive of agile working and about to move to a brand new country park-based offices, with this role providing an enticing opportunity for those looking for a new challenge.
The role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to manage a small, dedicated team delivering UKSPF, seeking opportunities to bid for Levelling Up monies and delivering a range of economic development and town centre regeneration priorities.
Oadby & Wigston is a diverse borough in the heart of the country and just a short distance from the city of Leicester.
Successful candidates will join a small proactive team, working in a progressive, supportive environment that offers variety and challenge.
You will play a big part in helping us to achieve the aims of our Corporate Plan as we make our borough a better place to live, work and visit by protecting and empowering communities, growing the borough economically and providing excellent services.
Working for the council, you will receive a competitive salary, benefit from an excellent local Government pension scheme, receive generous holiday entitlement, free gym membership, flexible working hours, childcare vouchers, a car loan scheme, and cycle to work package.
To apply for the role please go to our website and complete our online application form https://myaccount.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/service/OWBC_Job_Application_Form (CVS will not be accepted)
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume on this occasion your application has not been successful. Feedback will not be provided at this stage of the recruitment process
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14th March 2023
JOB CONTEXT:
To manage the Economic Regeneration Team, including the Town Centre Manager so as to prepare and deliver economic regeneration strategies and programmes, deliver regeneration projects and town centre initiatives and contribute towards the implementation of the Borough’s Local Plan and associated planning guidance, masterplans and strategies.
Work in conjunction with the Head of Service to ensure strategic objectives are met.
Responsible for the delivery of the Economic Regeneration functions in accordance with corporate objectives, service delivery plans, performance management systems and approved budgets.
Successfully manage change within the service and build and maintain enthusiastic and committed teams.
Promote and maintain a culture which places customers first and aims to deliver a high standard of service.
To deputise for the Head of The Built Environment for matters relating to Economic Regeneration.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professional responsibility for the management of the Economic Regeneration Team for the supervision of Economic Regeneration Team staff.
To lead and manage the process of delivering development on sites and key regeneration projects from inception through to completion. To manage allocated budgets including high and major value consultancy and construction capital project budgets.
To manage effective and proactive engagement with stakeholders communicating and negotiating effectively with colleagues, internal clients, partners and stakeholders, including developers and investors, to unlock regeneration sites and attract inward investment.
To support, develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, signposting collaborative projects, business support, workplace development and expansion opportunities.
To lead and manage the preparation and delivery of economic regeneration strategies, action plans and programmes including UKSPF, Levelling Up and Borough wide plans.
To prepare project briefs and assemble funding packages sufficient to deliver development on sites and key regeneration projects, including identify and applying for opportunities to support project funding in the form of grants, loans and other financial assistance and work with funding providers to ensure that the conditions of allocated funding are delivered.
To act as the Council’s Informed Client interpreting data from various sources in order to provide advice to lead Officers and stakeholders appropriately on property and regeneration matters including:
a. development assessments and appraisals,
b. council assets,
c. site acquisition,
d. valuation issues,
e. the use of compulsory purchase powers in order to deliver regeneration proposals.
f. the work of any arms-length body set up to deliver the Council’s corporate development, regeneration and property management aspirations and priorities
To lead and manage the delivery of town centre regeneration projects and to oversee the work of the Council’s Town Centre Manager. Promote the Borough to stakeholders, residents and developers as a place to live, work and invest.
To contribute towards the implementation of the Borough’s Local Plan and associated planning guidance, masterplans and strategies work closely with the Council’s Planning Policy and Planning Control Teams.
To devise, tender and procure regeneration projects and development schemes and manage their implementation and delivery either directly or by working with and managing external advisors as part of larger development and project teams including specialist sub-consultants and design teams.
To prepare and present reports at meetings of the Place Shaping Member Working Group, Policy, Finance and Development Committee and Full Council (or other relevant bodies) to engage Councillors in the Economic Regeneration process.
To work closely with partners to secure the delivery of development on sites and key regeneration projects, including other local authorities and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES:
1. To manage permanent, temporary and agency employees and consultants as required.
2. To manage allocated budgets and construction capital project budgets in accordance with Council policies, budget system and the constitution.
KEY FUNCTIONAL LINKS WITH:
Internal: Allemployees of the Council, Elected Members
External: Members of the Public, Department of Communities and Local Government, Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, Leicestershire County Council, Consultation Bodies, Other Local Authorities, Developers, suppliers.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Responsible for recruitment of employees within the Economic Regeneration Team in accordance with the Council’s Equal Opportunity and Recruitment & Selection Policies.
Build and maintain effective communication networks and to be responsible for the ongoing development of employees enabling them to feel valued and aware of their contribution to achieving service and corporate targets.
Manage staff performance and development across the economic development service, including one to one meetings, appraisals, capability, disciplinary and sickness issues in accordance with HR policies and procedures; hold regular team meetings; embed the Council’s Vision and Values in the service.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
The post is situated within the Main Council Offices (currently at Station Road, Wigston although the Council will be moving to Brocks Hill in Oadby during 2023). However, you may be required to work from other sites and places within the Borough where your professional attendance is required.
The Authority operates an agile working policy which gives staff flexibility over locations and when hours are worked, as agreed with their Line Manager.
The post is designated a casual car user.
The Council will pay your subscription fee to one professional organisation annually.
The post holder will be required to attend Committee meetings, which are usually held in the evenings.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This job description outlines the main duties of the post but does not exclude other duties, which may be undertaken to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Other duties required will be consistent with those listed above and appropriate to the title and grade of the post.
Ensure equality of opportunity for all people, in service provision and in employment, and to work in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Statement.
Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, the Computer Misuse Act 1990, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or any amendment or any statutory re-enactment thereof at all times.
To take all necessary steps in order to ensure that information acquired through their employment or contained within the Council is kept confidential.
This job description is a record as at the date below. Any changes to the job description will be carried out in consultation with the post holder, who will be expected to participate fully in such discussions. It is the Council’s aim to reach a mutual agreement to reasonable changes but if this is not possible the Council reserves the right to implement reasonable changes to the job description after consultation with the post holder.
Carry out all duties outlined above in accordance with all Council Policies and procedures in particular:
· Employee Code of Conduct
· Customer Care Policy
· Equal Opportunities Policy
· Financial Regulations & Standing Orders
· Health & Safety Policies
Qualifications and Processional or Vocational qualifications
Essential
A degree or equivalent in a subject related to economic regeneration, development, planning, assets, surveying or project management.
Desirable
Management related qualification
Membership of a relevant professional body
Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Relevant experience and knowledge
Essential
At least five years’ experience working in a economic regeneration or similar environment
Experience of working with landowners, stakeholders and developers to bring forward development and regeneration
Understanding of Compulsory Purchase order processes
Knowledge of project management techniques
Desirable
Line management experience
Local Authority experience
Awareness of planning processes in respect to economic regeneration.
Knowledge of funding opportunities including the bidding and application process.
Ability to provide regeneration advice on asset management issues.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Excellent communication skills, including ability to prepare and present reports to members and other stakeholders and to make presentations
Excellent negotiation skills.
Prepare concise, accurate and timely reports; and to work to strict deadlines.
Ability to use information technology.
Ability to negotiate on matters associated with bringing forward development sites.
Able to deal with stakeholders and councillors and members of the public with diplomacy and tact
Desirable
Research, information and numeracy skills
Attitude and Motivation
Essential
Commitment to work in partnership with internal departments, other businesses and agencies to resolve issues
Commitment to the delivery of excellent customer service to promote the Council’s reputation
Positive and flexible in approach
Ability to lead and make difficult decisions
Desirable
Commitment to achieving corporate priorities
Other
Essential
Current driving licence and provision of own vehicle insured for use while on Council business
Must be able to support the Council vision and values
Able to work hours required for the post which includes meetings outside of normal office hours
To work within Oadby and Wigston Borough Councils Vision and Values
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,503.00-£46,549.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wigston
