Town Centre Regeneration and Delivery Manager – Basildon Borough Council

Essex County Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council seeks a Town Centre Regeneration and Delivery Manager for Basildon Borough Council. This role is integral to lead regeneration projects aimed at creating vibrant, inclusive town centres. The position requires significant local government experience and project management skills to deliver on ambitious growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Extensive local government experience in regeneration.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects on time and within budget.
• Track record in complex change programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director in managing regeneration projects.
• Develop strategies and policies for regeneration.
• Prepare updates for senior management on budgets and outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Resource Management

Commercial Acumen

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Town Centre Regeneration and Delivery Manager – Basildon Borough Council, Reading

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Essex County Council

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02.06.2025

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Town Centre Regeneration and Delivery Manager - Basildon Borough Council

Basildon Borough Council

Temporary, Full Time

Location: Basildon

Essex County Council (ECC) is supporting Basildon Borough Council (BBC) in recruiting two Town Centre Regeneration and Delivery Managers on an initial 6-month temporary basis. These positions will require presence in the office 2-3 days per week.

Why Basildon?

The borough of Basildon is vibrant with opportunities and aims to be a highly successful and desirable area in the Southeast. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we focus on inclusive, sustainable growth, providing opportunities, quality homes, vibrant town centres, and a better environment.

Main Purpose:

Basildon Borough is leading a significant regeneration agenda, focusing on vibrant, inclusive, and economically resilient town centres. This role is crucial in shaping and delivering this vision, especially in Basildon Town Centre, our hub for regional cultural and leisure growth.

The Town Centre Regeneration and Delivery Manager will:

• Support the Executive Director of Growth and Partnerships in leading and managing regeneration projects and initiatives across the Borough, aligned with the Council’s strategies and priorities.
• Develop strategies and policies based on best regeneration practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• This role will support the Growth and Partnership Directorate, assisting the Assistant Directors of Planning, Regeneration & Economic Development, and Property, Assets & Development in leading regeneration functions and providing expertise across services.
• Bring regeneration expertise and innovative solutions, fostering a culture of high productivity, delivery, and professionalism.
• Develop work plans and monitor programmes across relevant teams to ensure compliance and performance, and contribute to corporate regeneration policies and procedures.
• Prepare updates and briefings for senior management and reports for external bodies regarding regeneration strategies, budgets, and outcomes.

Key skills and experience required:

• Extensive local government experience in regeneration, with the ability to provide high-level professional advice.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects on time and within budget, with strong project, resource, and people management skills.
• Significant financial management experience and commercial acumen, with a track record of participating in complex change programs.