Full Time, Permanent

Join Bristol City Council and help shape the future of Bristol.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Regeneration Manager with a passion for placemaking to join our progressive, multi-disciplinary Regeneration Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering transformational regeneration projects across south Bristol. Working on high-profile regeneration programmes, you will help create thriving communities, support economic growth, deliver new homes and employment opportunities, and deliver strategic infrastructure projects that contribute to Bristol City Council's ambition of creating a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous city.

What will I be doing?

Working with the Head of Regeneration, you will be responsible for leading a team to play a key role in delivering Bristol City Council's vision for inclusive and sustainable growth, ensuring that the benefits of regeneration are shared by communities across the city.

Working closely with elected members, council services, developers, landowners, investors, community organisations, neighbouring authorities and external partners, you will lead the development and delivery of complex regeneration programmes from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the development and delivery of strategic regeneration programmes and major planning applications that support Bristol's economic, environmental and social objectives.
Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to develop project proposals, build consensus and drive delivery.
Identifying, securing and managing funding opportunities to maximise investment in regeneration priorities across the city.
Preparing and coordinating high-quality funding bids, business cases and grant applications to Government departments, funding bodies and investment partners.
Procuring and managing consultants, contractors and development partners to achieve best value and deliver successful project outcomes.
Managing project budgets, risks, governance processes and programme performance.
Ensuring projects deliver social value, sustainability objectives and positive outcomes for local communities.
Manage the development of regeneration, development and investment strategies across the city.

What do I need?

We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

A passion for placemaking and creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable places where people want to live, work and visit.
A commitment to collaboration, partnership working and community engagement to deliver meaningful and lasting regeneration outcomes.
Experience in a relevant field such as regeneration, economic development, housing, development, infrastructure or capital project delivery.
Experience of leading and managing a team.
A strong track record of leading and delivering complex projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience of identifying, securing and managing external funding for regeneration, housing, infrastructure or economic development projects.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and partnerships.
Strong financial and commercial awareness, including budget management, funding compliance and project appraisal.
Experience of procurement processes and the management of consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, risks and resources effectively.
The ability to operate confidently within a complex political, organisational and partnership environment.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and collaborative team that is helping to shape the future of Bristol. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of programmes that deliver lasting benefits for residents, businesses and communities, while contributing to the city's long-term environmental, social and economic ambitions.

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.

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

If you are passionate about regeneration, skilled at building partnerships and securing investment, and motivated by making a tangible difference to places and communities, we'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch with Emily Price, Head of Regeneration Emily.Price@bristol.gov.uk or Máire Grogan, Regeneration Manager Maire.Grogan@bristol.gov.uk for a confidential chat about the role.

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.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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