Regeneration Manager

Regeneration Manager

Salary: £56,730 - £60,125 per annum

Nottingham, Hybrid Working (2 days per week in office)

Help lead the transformation of a Core City:

Nottingham City Council is delivering an ambitious regeneration programme- unlocking major development opportunities, attracting inward investment, accelerating housing delivery and strengthening Nottingham's position as a UK Core City and a central driver of inclusive economic growth across the East Midlands.

We are seeking an exceptional Regeneration Manager to lead this agenda, manage a high-performing team of up to 6 and oversee a complex portfolio of transformational regeneration programmes.

This is a senior leadership role with strategic influence across the region.

The Opportunity

As Regeneration Manager, you will shape and deliver regeneration strategies and major projects that create vibrant, sustainable places for residents and businesses.

Working within Planning Strategy & Regeneration, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of regeneration strategies aligned to corporate and regional growth ambitions
• Oversee a portfolio of complex, high-value regeneration programmes
• Act as the Council's lead in strategic partnerships with EMCCA, Homes England, government departments and private sector developers
• Secure and manage external funding (Levelling Up Fund, UKSPF, Towns Fund and successor programmes)
• Provide robust governance, risk management and performance reporting to senior officers, Members and external boards
• Ensure strong financial oversight and demonstrable value for money
• Embed climate responsibility and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion across all programmes

You will directly manage up to six officers (Grades G-I), building a high-performance, delivery-focused team culture.

The Impact

This role sits at the centre of Nottingham's economic future.

You will influence regional investment decisions, negotiate complex development arrangements, unlock stalled sites, and ensure regeneration delivers measurable economic and social returns - including housing supply, employment creation, inward investment and improved place outcomes.

You will evaluate programme performance, undertake ROI and economic impact assessment, and leverage evidence to secure additional public and private sector funding.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a strategic regeneration leader with experience operating at scale within a complex organisation.

Strategic & Commercial Capability

• Proven track record of leading major regeneration projects/programmes
• In-depth knowledge of regeneration policy, planning frameworks and funding regimes
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including business case development and viability assessment
• Experience securing and managing significant public funding streamsAbility to interpret complex data and make strategic, evidence-based decisions
• Experience working with government bodies, combined authorities and private developers

Leadership & Culture

• Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance improvement
• Ability to create resilient, high-performing services
• Experience leading change programmes and embedding continuous improvement
• Political acumen and ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style that works across organisational and sector boundaries

Professional Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning, Regeneration, Economic Development or related discipline
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Project management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable

What We Offer

In addition to the opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration projects that shape Nottingham's future, we offer a competitive and supportive employment package:

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - one of the most secure and attractive public sector pension schemes in the UK. The scheme provides:

• A defined benefit, career average pension
• Generous employer contributions
• Ill-health and survivor benefits
• Flexible retirement options

This represents a significant long term financial benefit compared to many private sector schemes.

Flexible & Hybrid Working

We operate a flexible, hybrid working model, recognising the importance of work life balance and productivity. This includes:

• The ability to split time between office and home working
• Flexible working hours in line with service needs
• A supportive culture focused on outcomes rather than presenteeism

We are committed to creating an environment where high performance and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

If you are ready to contribute to transformative regeneration and deliver meaningful outcomes for Nottingham's communities, we encourage you to apply.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Shaw, Local Plans Manager at

Closing Date: 29th March 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: week commencing 13th April 2026

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