Assistant Director of Strategy and Community Regeneration

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Assistant Director to lead community regeneration and strategy. This role focuses on creating sustainable neighborhoods and engaging communities in transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative leadership style and a vision for cohesive communities. Applications are open until 13th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Strong community impact focus.
• Ability to support master planning and place-shaping.

Responsibilities

• Support master planning and place-shaping of neighbourhoods.
• Drive engagement with communities to empower them to lead transformation.
• Provide leadership for Community Regeneration and Strategy with a focus on sustainable, cohesive communities.

Job description

Overview

Newcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. It is a city of opportunity with billions of pounds of investment from all over the world. Following the transfer of the management of its housing stock back into the city council, Newcastle is amid a social housing revolution. For the first time in two decades Newcastle City Council is in a position to drive forward ambitious plans to build new homes and create more cohesive communities. Millions of pounds of Government funding has been earmarked for the city and now the City Council is on the look out for a new Assistant Director to drive our innovative neighbourhood model. With responsibility for Community Regeneration and Strategy, this career defining role will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to shape the future landscape of Newcastle.

Your leadership style will be collaborative and inclusive, with a strong focus on community impact by helping to create communities that are sustainable, futureproofed and thriving. From supporting master planning and place-shaping of neighbourhoods, to driving engagement with communities that empower them to lead the transformation, it is a hugely exciting opportunity. The city is ready, we have access to funding, Newcastle is now on the hunt for the right person to drive forward their ambitious vision for the future. So, if you’re ready to lead with purpose, drive change and make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support master planning and place-shaping of neighbourhoods.
• Drive engagement with communities to empower them to lead transformation.
• Provide leadership for Community Regeneration and Strategy with a focus on sustainable, cohesive communities.

Contact for informal discussion

To arrange an informal discussion with Vicky McDermott, Director of Housing and Communities about the role then please call Kerry on 0191 2116620.

How to apply

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Closing date

Closing date for applications: 13th November 2025.