Economic Regeneration Team Manager

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Coalville is seeking an Economic Regeneration Team Manager to lead a team focused on regeneration projects across North West Leicestershire. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in urban and rural regeneration, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and great benefits including an agile working scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

34 days holiday increasing to 38

Attractive Local Government Pension

Employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in urban and rural regeneration projects.
• Leadership experience in a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 to deliver projects in the Regeneration Framework.
• Act as an ambassador for the Council with external partners.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Innovative thinking

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Degree in economics, land use planning or surveying

Member of applicable institutions

Job description

Overview

Economic Regeneration Team Manager

Are you the kind of person that is passionate about place? Do you want to play a pivotal role in delivering regeneration across the towns and villages of North West Leicestershire? If so, our Economic Regeneration Team Manager role may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We are a diverse district with a population of around 108,000 sitting between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. We have great growth, and our challenge is to ensure our towns and villages evolve and renew.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12, empowering them to support the delivery of projects set out within the Regeneration Framework while ensuring quality, cost and timescales are met.
• Act as an ambassador for the Council when working with external partners.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline such as economics, land use planning or surveying.
• Member of (or eligible for) the Institute of Economic Development, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Significant experience of working in urban and rural regeneration projects leading a team of professionals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to be innovative and meet challenging deadlines.

Remuneration and Benefits

• 36¼ hours per week with an annual salary of £52,413 - £56,687 plus car allowance of £4,140 per annum
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

How to apply

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the online application process.

Additional information

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025