Hybrid Senior Strategic Regeneration Programme Lead

East Midlands Combined County Authority; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Combined County Authority is seeking a Strategic Regeneration Programme Lead to shape and deliver regeneration across priority corridors and strategic sites in the East Midlands. You will manage high-value programmes and lead complex public-private partnerships, coordinating with local authorities, government bodies and investors.

The role requires proven ability to secure funding, develop robust business cases and drive delivery across multiple priorities, including land and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale regeneration programmes and delivering complex place-based projects.
• Expertise in programme delivery, business case development and regeneration delivery models.
• Extensive experience across infrastructure, housing-led, commercial or mixed-use regeneration schemes.
• Strong experience managing multi-agency partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience operating within politically sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead major regeneration programmes and high-value projects across the East Midlands.
• Manage complex public-private partnerships, including Joint Ventures and Special Purpose Vehicles.
• Secure funding and investment through bids, feasibility studies, business case development and procurement activity.
• Provide expert regeneration advice to the Mayor, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, government agencies, investors, developers and delivery partners.
• Oversee land, infrastructure and viability strategies, including master planning and programme phasing.
• Establish governance, assurance and programme management arrangements.
• Drive innovation in regeneration delivery and explore new delivery models.
• Manage operational budgets and resources to deliver regeneration outcomes.
• Embed regeneration priorities within corporate planning and place-based growth strategies.

Skills

Regeneration leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Business case development

Partnership development

Analytical negotiation

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Degree in regeneration/development/infrastructure

Job description

East Midlands Combined County Authority is seeking a Strategic Regeneration Programme Lead to shape and deliver regeneration across priority corridors and strategic sites in the East Midlands. You will manage high-value programmes and lead complex public-private partnerships, coordinating with local authorities, government bodies and investors.

The role requires proven ability to secure funding, develop robust business cases and drive delivery across multiple priorities, including land and