Regeneration Manager

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Regeneration Manager

Salary: £56,730 - £60,125 per annum

Nottingham, Hybrid Working (2 days per week in office)

Nottingham City Council is delivering an ambitious regeneration programme—unlocking major development opportunities, attracting inward investment, accelerating housing delivery and strengthening Nottingham's position as a UK Core City and a central driver of inclusive economic growth across the East Midlands.

We are seeking an exceptional Regeneration Manager to lead this agenda, manage a high-performing team of up to 6 and oversee a complex portfolio of transformational regeneration programmes.

This is a senior leadership role with strategic influence across the region.

As Regeneration Manager, you will shape and deliver regeneration strategies and major projects that create vibrant, sustainable places for residents and businesses.

Working within Planning Strategy & Regeneration, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of regeneration strategies aligned to corporate and regional growth ambitions
• Oversee a portfolio of complex, high-value regeneration programmes
• Act as the Council's lead in strategic partnerships with EMCCA, Homes England, government departments and private sector developers
• Secure and manage external funding (Levelling Up Fund, UKSPF, Towns Fund and successor programmes)
• Provide robust governance, risk management and performance reporting to senior officers, Members and external boards
• Ensure strong financial oversight and demonstrable value for money
• Embed climate responsibility and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion across all programmes

You will directly manage up to six officers (Grades G-I), building a high-performance, delivery-focused team culture.

This role sits at the centre of Nottingham's economic future.

You will influence regional investment decisions, negotiate complex development arrangements, unlock stalled sites, and ensure regeneration delivers measurable economic and social returns— including housing supply, employment creation, inward investment and improved place outcomes.

You will evaluate programme performance, undertake ROI and economic impact assessment, and leverage evidence to secure additional public and private sector funding.

We are seeking a strategic regeneration leader with experience operating at scale within a complex organisation.

• Proven track record of leading major regeneration projects/programmes
• In-depth knowledge of regeneration policy, planning frameworks and funding regimes
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including business case development and viability assessment
• Experience securing and managing significant public funding streams
  
  Ability to interpret complex data and make strategic, evidence-based decisions
• Experience working with government bodies, combined authorities and private developers

• Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance improvement
• Ability to create resilient, high-performing services
• Experience leading change programmes and embedding continuous improvement
• Political acumen and ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style that works across organisational and sector boundaries

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning, Regeneration, Economic Development or related discipline
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Project management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable

In addition to the opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration projects that shape Nottingham's future, we offer a competitive and supportive employment package:

You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the most secure and attractive public sector pension schemes in the UK. The scheme provides:

• A defined benefit, career average pension
• Generous employer contributions
• Ill-health and survivor…