Towns & Centres Manager

Redditch Borough Council; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via benefits platform

Job summary

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do, focused on improving services that make a difference to the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development, promotion and management of town and village centres across Bromsgrove and Redditch.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area.
• Significant experience in a professional and managerial role related to town centre management, business engagement, regeneration, events, marketing or similar disciplines.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering strategies, plans and projects that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Experience of engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, community organisations, public sector partners and elected members.
• Strong project management, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience of leading and developing staff or teams.
• Ability to work flexibly, including attending evening and occasional weekend meetings and events.
• Membership of the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM).
• Experience in town centre, shopping centre or retail management.
• Knowledge of markets, urban regeneration, planning or place-making initiatives.
• Experience of securing external funding or preparing grant applications.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing town and village centres across North Worcestershire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate town and centre management initiatives that improve the vitality, viability and economic performance of centres across Bromsgrove and Redditch.
• Develop and deliver strategies, action plans and projects that support regeneration, business growth and investment.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, community groups, investors and public sector partners, acting as a key advocate for local centres and their business communities.
• Manage and promote events, marketing campaigns and centre-based activities that increase footfall, engagement and visitor appeal.
• Oversee the operation, development and promotion of Bromsgrove and Redditch markets, ensuring quality standards and income targets are achieved.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Job description

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Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bromsgrove District Council Parkside Market Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Closing Date:

18/09/2026

Job Type:

Economic development

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Bromsgrove

Job Introduction

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do, focused on improving services that make a difference to the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development, promotion and management of town and village centres across Bromsgrove and Redditch. Working with businesses, stakeholders and partners, you will help create vibrant, attractive and economically successful places where people want to live, work, visit and invest.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate town and centre management initiatives that improve the vitality, viability and economic performance of centres across Bromsgrove and Redditch.
• Develop and deliver strategies, action plans and projects that support regeneration, business growth and investment.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, community groups, investors and public sector partners, acting as a key advocate for local centres and their business communities.
• Manage and promote events, marketing campaigns and centre-based activities that increase footfall, engagement and visitor appeal.
• Oversee the operation, development and promotion of Bromsgrove and Redditch markets, ensuring quality standards and income targets are achieved.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area.
• Significant experience in a professional and managerial role related to town centre management, business engagement, regeneration, events, marketing or similar disciplines.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering strategies, plans and projects that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Experience of engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, community organisations, public sector partners and elected members.
• Strong project management, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience of leading and developing staff or teams.
• Ability to work flexibly, including attending evening and occasional weekend meetings and events.
• Membership of the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM).
• Experience in town centre, shopping centre or retail management.
• Knowledge of markets, urban regeneration, planning or place-making initiatives.
• Experience of securing external funding or preparing grant applications.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing town and village centres across North Worcestershire.

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

What next

Need further information on the duties of this post? Please contact Lyndsey Berry, Economic Growth Manager (Towns & Centres) on 01527 88221 or email [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on 06th October 2026.