Towns & Centres Manager

WMJobs; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous leave entitlements 25 days +

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a driven Town Centre Manager to lead regeneration, events and engagement across Bromsgrove and Redditch town centres. You will develop and deliver plans to boost vitality, footfall and investment while coordinating partnerships with businesses and public bodies.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Significant experience in a professional managerial role related to town centre management, regeneration, events or marketing.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders including businesses and public partners.
• Strong project management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Experience leading staff or teams.
• Flexible working including evenings and occasional weekend meetings/events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate town and centre management initiatives to boost vitality and economy.
• Develop strategies and action plans supporting regeneration and investment.
• Build relationships with businesses, community groups and public partners.
• Manage events, marketing campaigns and centre-based activities to boost footfall.
• Oversee markets and ensure quality and income targets are met.

Skills

Town centre management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils, 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.

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.

Essential 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Attached documents

Towns & Centres Manager - JD PS.pdf