Regeneration Officer
Permanent
Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary NS8 £31,022 - £32,597 per annum
Are you passionate about helping to deliver projects that make a real difference to people and places? As our Regeneration Officer, you will support the delivery of a range of regeneration projects across the district, helping to create thriving places where communities can live, work and play. This role would be ideal for someone looking to develop a career in regeneration, project delivery or place-making.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist in the planning, coordination and monitoring of capital projects, ensuring key activities are delivered efficiently. You will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, helping to develop project proposals, monitor progress, support engagement activities and support the preparation of reports. You will also contribute to the identification of future regeneration opportunities and help build the evidence base for future investment that addresses socio-economic challenges and enhances the built environment. Customer-focused and committed to putting residents at the heart of everything you do, you will support meaningful community engagement and ensure local voices are considered throughout the project lifecycle.
To succeed in this role, you will have experience of supporting projects, programmes or regeneration initiatives, together with strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate project records and contribute to problem-solving and risk management activities. You will also be educated to a minimum Level Three and with English and Maths GCSE, grade A-C/4-9.
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to monthly craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.
We offer:
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Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
- Flexi scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family-friendly benefits.
- One days’ paid volunteering leave per year.
- Lifestyle benefits platform.
- Funded health cash plan.
- Free car parking to 31 March 2028
- £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
For an informal chat or more information, please contact Ellie Buchanan, Head of Regeneration on 01636 655238 or
[email protected].
Pay Award from 1 April 2026 still under negotiation.
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.
We recommend you submit your application early, as we often receive a large number of applications and therefore we reserve the right to close the advert early
Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026
Interview: Friday 4th September 2026
