Town Centre Development Officer

Wokingham Borough Council; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Town Centre Development Officer to implement a new strategy aimed at boosting economic vitality in local town centres. This full-time position offers a dynamic role where innovation and collaboration drive sustainable business growth, along with competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Use of a free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in Town Centre business development or managing a BID.
• Ability to interpret complex information for strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Town Centre strategy.
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders.
• Manage the footfall contract and make data-informed decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: £35,235 - £38,626 per annum, plus benefits

Location: Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 29/06/2025 at 23:00

Reference: 712631

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Town Centre Development Officer to join our proactive Economic Development team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 2-year fixed term contract.

As the Town Centre Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting and developing the main centres in Central Wokingham, Woodley, and Twyford. This role involves leading the implementation of the new Town Centre strategy, working with businesses and partners to boost economic vitality.

You will build strong relationships with local stakeholders and drive initiatives that support sustainable business growth. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to help shape the future of the borough through innovation and collaboration!

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but its a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• And much more!
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish an effective partnership board spanning across all town centres.
• Design, implement and lead on programmes and projects that will attract footfall into our Town Centres and support economic growth.
• Manage our footfall contract, using the interactive dashboard to integrate data to enable us to make data informed decisions.
• Work with colleagues in business support e.g., the Berkshire Growth Hub to deliver business support to ensure growth and sustainability for our Town Centre businesses.
• Support the economic development team and members of the wider council with engaging and maintaining close working relationships with local employers.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Town Centre business development experience or experience in developing or managing a BID.
• Demonstrable experience of target setting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret complex information, policy and guidance to inform the development of local strategies, policies and procedures and represent good practice.
• Experience of managing, high-profile projects involving a broad range of partners stakeholders to achieve defined outcomes.
  
  

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

Were home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If youre interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dexter Levick, Economic Development Officer via email,

Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025, 11pm

Interview date: W/C 30th June 2025

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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