Job vacancy details
Regeneration and New Neighbourhoods Manager
Employer:Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Reference:SJ572
Salary:Circa £57k (however, a higher salary will be considered for an exceptional candidate)
Hours:36 per week but up to 48 per week may be worked according to the requirements of the service
Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position
Location:Town Hall, Reigate
Closing date:28/11/2008 12:00 PM
Reigate and Banstead is the only designated New Growth Point in Surrey and has been awarded government funding to underpin its future development. We’ve also been shortlisted for the LGC 2009 Regeneration Award.
The Borough combines a high quality environment with economic vibrancy. Much of the borough is green belt, but our location close to London, Gatwick and the M25 and M23 motorways puts us at the heart of the south east’s economy. We have ambitious plans to regenerate Redhill town centre, and are about to enter into a masterplanning exercise for the town to help it realise its potential. We are accommodating housing growth in a planned and sustainable way in two new neighbourhoods, which will see Horley’s population grow by almost a third. We are also investing in the less prosperous residential areas of the borough.
We are seeking an experienced programme manager for a fixed-term contract ending 31st March 2011 to build on our excellent track record of successful delivery with partners. This is a unique role within the Council, and within Surrey. We are seeking someone with a strong track record of delivery in physical regeneration who is able to build on the partnerships we have established and take them to the next level. We are reviewing the role of our Local Strategic Partnership and you will work on a multiagency basis to manage the overall programme for regeneration.
You will lead a small team of specialists and project managers and will also work closely with the Council’s asset managers and policy planners. You will be expected to work with partners inside and outside the Council to bring our vision to reality. You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of dependencies between regeneration transport, social infrastructure, property ownership, commercial viability, streetscape, funding and planning policy.
For an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Anna Cronin, Director of Policy and Environment, on 01737 276 300 or email: Anna.Cronin@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
To obtain further information please download an application pack (CV’s will not be accepted). Alternatively please e-mail personnel@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or telephone 01737 276100 (24 hour answering service) supplying your e-mail or postal address. Please quote reference SJ572.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midday on 28th November 2008. It is anticipated that first round interviews and assessment will take place on 9th December 2008.
Equal Opportunities
The Council is committed to equality and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all racial origins but are only able to consider applications from persons already eligible to work in the UK.
