Regeneration Manager

West Northamptonshire Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Midlands is seeking a Regeneration Manager to lead transformative projects shaping the economic future of communities. The successful candidate will oversee major regeneration initiatives, ensure effective governance, and build partnerships to secure funding. This position requires strong leadership skills and a proven ability in strategic project management. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact on local development.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large scale regeneration projects.
• Ability to develop strong business cases and funding bids.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse programme of major regeneration projects.
• Identify funding opportunities for future investments.
• Lead the development of town centre masterplans.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership negotiation

Project governance

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

West Northamptonshire is undergoing one of the most ambitious periods of regeneration in its history. From transforming Northampton town centre through landmark projects like Greyfriars and Four Waterside, to unlocking new housing and employment opportunities at strategic sites such as St James Depot, we are reshaping our places to create thriving, inclusive communities and a stronger local economy.

The Major Projects and Regeneration Team, part of our Place, Economy and Environment directorate, is at the heart of delivering this vision. Working with government, private sector partners, and our local communities, we are driving forward projects funded by the Towns Fund, Future High Street Fund, and UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with further opportunities made available through future investment programmes.

As Regeneration Manager, you will play a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality. Leading a skilled and motivated team, you will oversee a diverse programme of major regeneration projects—ensuring robust governance, clear reporting to project boards and government, and the development of strong business cases to secure future investment. You’ll also help shape the next wave of regeneration by identifying funding opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and championing innovative, place-led approaches that deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental impact across West Northamptonshire.

Our benefits

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

What will you be doing?

As Regeneration Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of West Northamptonshire’s towns and communities. Leading on masterplanning and major regeneration schemes, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our towns of Northampton, Daventry, Brackley, and Towcester, driving forward ambitious projects that deliver lasting economic and social benefits.

You will act as the lead officer on flagship schemes including the transformational Greyfriars redevelopment and other strategic growth sites, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards and in line with the Council’s vision for inclusive and sustainable growth. This will include leading the development of town centre masterplans, setting the strategic vision for how our places evolve, and working with developers, funders, and government to unlock new investment opportunities.

You will provide strong programme and strategic leadership, overseeing a talented team of regeneration professionals to ensure projects are effectively governed, risks are managed, and performance is robustly monitored. Acting as a key advisor to senior officers, members, and boards, you will ensure decision-makers are fully briefed through clear and timely reporting on progress, funding, and key risks.

Partnership working will be central to your role. You will build and maintain strong relationships with private sector developers, government departments, and local communities, negotiating high-value and often complex regeneration deals to secure the best outcomes for West Northamptonshire. You will also lead on preparing compelling business cases and funding bids to secure new investment, ensuring that the Council continues to deliver a pipeline of transformational regeneration projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in defining the identity and economic future of a fast-growing area, creating places where people want to live, work, and thrive.

About us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, care about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences—a place to forge new opportunities, empower your career, and unite with like-minded individuals.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive’. We stand by this and work hard daily to make it a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE—Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate, and Empower—underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it’s like to work at West Northants Council.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion are woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, enabling all colleagues to develop and reach their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions—watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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