Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Regeneration Manager to work for Croydon Council.

Job Purpose

• Assisting in building an effective Growth & Regeneration service that is recognised as a leader in the sector, undertaking a range of tasks and projects, as directed by the Head of Service and Senior Regeneration Manager and promoting excellence in the delivery of economic and physical regeneration projects.
• Supporting the whole "place approach to the council's regeneration programme through successful delivery of physical and economic regeneration projects
• Creating conditions for economic growth within Croydon's town centre and across the borough based on sound and reliable evidence
• Informing discussions with managers and officers across the Council to shape and influence delivery of core services in the town and district centres to drive effective and joined up provision to residents.
• Contributing to the council's strategies and policies in relation to growth, economic development and investment.
• Securing external investment for growth and regeneration activities

Essential knowledge and experience required:

• Knowledge or experience of the planning system and how regeneration activity can support planning policy development

• Understanding, or experience of developing and appraising development proposals

• Understanding or experience of successful communications and engagement with residents, leaseholders, elected members, community groups and other stakeholders, building positive and productive working relationships

• Track record of successfully identifying and managing risks in project and programme delivery

• Ability to communicate complex ideas, concepts, issues and financial information clearly and simply both verbally and in writing

• Experience of working in a regeneration setting, developing and delivering initiatives across organisational boundaries

• Experience of delivering successful programmes and projects in partnership with other agencies

• Experience of direct delivery of successful growth and/or regeneration projects / programmes

• Experience of working within a politically driven organisation operating at a senior level with elected or board members

• Experience of sourcing, commissioning, procuring and managing third parties to take forward elements of delivery

• Experience of successful budget and risk management particularly in relation to regeneration programmes/ projects