Town Centre Development Officer

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Town Centre Development Officer to enhance economic vitality in Wokingham, Woodley, and Twyford. This role involves strategic partnerships and project management to foster business growth, with a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years)

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme with 24/7 wellbeing helpline

Free onsite gym access

Salary sacrifice car and cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in Town Centre business development or managing a BID.
• Demonstrable experience of target setting and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Town Centre strategy.
• Design and lead programs to attract footfall into Town Centres.
• Manage footfall contract and data integration for informed decisions.

Skills

Economic development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

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Client:

Wokingham Borough Council

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Wokingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

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!

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s 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.

We’re 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 you’re 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, [emailprotected]