Head of Regeneration and Town Centre Programmes

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Swindon is looking for a Head of Regeneration and Town Centre Programmes. In this leadership role, you will drive an ambitious programme that focuses on the physical development and growth of the town. You will oversee key projects aimed at revitalizing the area, ensuring effective collaboration with various stakeholders such as landowners and businesses. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community's future.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Ongoing personal development

Qualifications

• Fluent in English for effective performance in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering physical regeneration and growth.
• Ensure effective contributions to priorities on Regeneration and Town Centre vitality.
• Manage relationships with landowners, developers, and businesses.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Job description

Head of Regeneration and Town Centre Programmes

Location: Swindon

Hours: 37

Salary: £74,009 p.a. plus benefits

Closing date: 16/12/2025

Job reference: 264

Interview date: w/c 05/01/2026

Date posted: 19/11/2025

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that is who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services, better processes, and a better quality of life for everyone. Join us and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

You will lead our team delivering an ambitious programme of physical regeneration and growth, critical to Swindon’s future success. You will use all available levers and innovative delivery methods to ensure that Swindon attracts mixed‑use investment and development that will create a successful and attractive town for current and future generations. You will lead or oversee key projects and programmes which will deliver place‑making outcomes and key enabling infrastructure, aligned with a wide range of place‑focused delivery plans (Economy, Heritage, Transport etc.) including the Draft Local Plan 2043.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will represent the council’s and Swindon’s interests (acting as commissioner, client or partner in varying relationships) and work with external providers to ensure they make effective contributions to the delivery of priorities on Regeneration, Town Centre vitality, growth and positioning Swindon as a great place to live, work, visit and invest. You will lead on the management and development of relationships and agreements with landowners, developers, investors, businesses, central government and wider partners with the objective of achieving continuous improvement in quality of place, built environment and the expanded offer of activities for residents.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer‑facing role”).

Your next package

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As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation while recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work‑life balance.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and to apply please send your CV and cover letter quoting the ref number 264 and outlining your skills and experience.

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Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

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