Regeneration Officer – AR

Pembrokeshire County Council; Haverfordwest; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Regeneration Officer to support the Pembroke Westgate to Eastgate regeneration project funded by the Local Regeneration Fund 2025–2028.

The role involves coordinating projects, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and public-sector partners, and ensuring delivery on time and within budget while meeting funding conditions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in place regeneration, town centre regeneration or economic development.
• Experience delivering projects within a public-sector or local authority environment.
• Proven programme and project management experience.
• Experience monitoring budgets, financial information and project expenditure.
• Understanding of grant funding and financial reporting.
• Experience developing partnerships with public, private and voluntary sector organisations.
• Knowledge of construction, redevelopment or capital projects.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to regularly attend local meetings and project locations.
• A degree or equivalent relevant experience in regeneration or a related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of assigned town centre and place regeneration projects.
• Support the redevelopment of the Eastgate school site and wider townscape improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local businesses, community groups and public-sector partners.
• Scope projects, commission external contractors and consultants, and oversee the delivery of work packages.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, grant payments and funding requirements.
• Identify additional funding opportunities to support regeneration projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with funding conditions.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate project performance information.
• Support community engagement and encourage local involvement in regeneration initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial procedures, grant requirements and legislation.

Skills

Regeneration project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Grant funding knowledge

Partnership development

Independent work

Education

Degree in regeneration or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Regeneration Officer

Location: Pembrokeshire
Project: Pembroke – Westgate to Eastgate
Contract: Temporary contract (duration to be confirmed)

About the Role

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Regeneration Officer to support the delivery of its Pembroke Westgate to Eastgate regeneration project, funded through the UK Local Regeneration Fund 2025–2028.

The successful candidate will play an important role in improving Pembroke town centre through the delivery of regeneration initiatives, redevelopment opportunities and townscape improvements.

Working alongside the Regeneration Manager, you will coordinate projects, develop partnerships and work with local businesses, community groups, council departments and external organisations to support the regeneration of the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of assigned town centre and place regeneration projects.
• Support the redevelopment of the Eastgate school site and wider townscape improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local businesses, community groups and public-sector partners.
• Scope projects, commission external contractors and consultants, and oversee the delivery of work packages.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, grant payments and funding requirements.
• Identify additional funding opportunities to support regeneration projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with funding conditions.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate project performance information.
• Support community engagement and encourage local involvement in regeneration initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial procedures, grant requirements and legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in place regeneration, town centre regeneration or economic development.
• Experience delivering projects within a public-sector or local authority environment.
• Proven programme and project management experience.
• Experience monitoring budgets, financial information and project expenditure.
• Understanding of grant funding and financial reporting.
• Experience developing partnerships with public, private and voluntary sector organisations.
• Knowledge of construction, redevelopment or capital projects.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to regularly attend local meetings and project locations.

A degree or equivalent relevant experience in regeneration or a related discipline is required. A project management qualification would be advantageous.

Interview Process

Online interviews are scheduled for 18 November 2026.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their regeneration experience, project management, financial reporting, construction knowledge, community engagement and experience commissioning work packages.