Senior Development and Regeneration Manager

Senior Development and Regeneration Manager
MB2 (£59,395 £67,990)
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking (3 days in office)

Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Friday 10th July 2026
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 15th July 2026
Interview Date: Friday 24th July 2026
Interview Type: Face to Face

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Your Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Development and Regeneration Manager to help lead the delivery of Stockport’s ambitious regeneration and development programme. This is a key role within the Development and Regeneration team, leading complex projects for the Council and the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) from inception through to delivery, securing investment, managing strategic partnerships and helping to bring forward schemes that support the Council’s growth and place-shaping priorities.

Stockport is undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation, with major investment and a strong pipeline of regeneration and development activity across the borough. From town centre regeneration and mixed-use development to public realm and environmental improvement schemes, this role offers the opportunity to shape projects that will create new homes, jobs and sustainable places for our communities.

You will lead a varied programme of regeneration and development projects for the Council and the MDC, acting as client lead and working closely with internal services, consultants, developers, investors, landowners and strategic partners. You will oversee projects through all stages of development and delivery, managing programme, budget, risk and quality, while preparing business cases, briefs, reports and presentations to support decision-making and secure successful outcomes.

Our team is at the forefront of facilitating and delivering physical development and regeneration schemes across the borough, either directly or through development partners. Working closely with our colleagues at Stockport’s MDC, we are driving forward some of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the North West, maintaining our reputation for achieving results and driving transformative change.

About You

• A strong track record of leading regeneration or development projects from inception through to delivery, with responsibility for programme, budget, risk and quality.
• Experience of managing projects through all stages of development and delivery, including appointing and overseeing consultants and professional teams, procurement activity and contract management.
• Able to build effective relationships and work confidently with internal services, developers, investors, partners, landowners and other stakeholders to bring forward successful schemes.
• Experience of identifying, securing and managing investment or funding opportunities to support regeneration and development objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience of preparing clear reports and briefings and providing advice to senior officers and Members.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional knowledge and experience, together with membership of an appropriate professional body or equivalent professional standing.

About Us

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior role at the heart of one of the North West’s most ambitious regeneration programmes. You will lead high-profile projects for the Council and the Mayoral Development Corporation, work with senior decision-makers and partners, and help shape places that create new homes, jobs and lasting benefits for residents, businesses and communities across the borough.

• Lead major regeneration and development projects with real strategic visibility and impact.
• Work across the Council and the MDC with senior leaders, partners and investors to bring forward ambitious schemes.
• Help secure investment, unlock opportunities and shape places that support inclusive growth and long-term change.
• Join a supportive, high-performing team with a strong delivery focus and hybrid working.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive team and would welcome an informal conversation with anyone interested in this role. If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Jude Barker at jude.barker@stockport.gov.uk or on 07356 145495 for an informal discussion about the role.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. Please also email recruitment@stockport.gov.uk.

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