Regeneration Manager - City Centre (Maternity Cover)

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Job description
Full Time, Fixed Term - 9 Month Maternity Cover

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Project Managers with a passion for place making to join our progressive, multi -disciplinary Regeneration Team. Taking a place based approached, the Regeneration Team is currently leading the transformation of areas of Growth and Regeneration across the City including the City Centre, Western Harbour and Frome Gateway amongst others.

What will I be doing?

Working under the guidance of the Head of Regeneration, you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver leading a number of projects within the City Centre and Frome Gateway. This will involve supporting major planning applications, co-ordinating the delivery of strategic infrastructure projects, securing planning approval for the transformation of Castle Park, planning and delivering meaningful community engagement, undertaking procurements and the management of consultants, contractors and developers to achieve best value.'

In accordance with our strategic priorities set out in the City Centre DDP and Frome Gateway Framework you will work with the Committee Members, funders, developers, and the local communities to develop, enable and deliver projects from inception to completion that deliver inclusive and sustainable growth.

What do I need?

• Experience in a relevant field such as housing, regeneration or capital/infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of successful partnership working to deliver projects.
• Proficient Project Management skills.
• Experience of creatively and meaningfully engaging communities.
• Experience of procurement.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Abigail Stratford [email protected]

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.