Principal Regeneration Officer

We are currently recruiting two Principal Regeneration Officers roles to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

The Principal Regeneration Officers are required to support the development, implementation and delivery of an exciting programme of physical regeneration projects across Medway.

The posts sit within the Council’s Regeneration team and will report directly to the Regeneration Programme Managers.

The successful candidates will manage the whole project life cycle, including procurement, design and planning processes, estimating realistic timescales/budgets, agreeing contracts and other various legal agreements associated with those projects/development. The roles will lead on and deliver projects within the Regeneration Portfolio Programme, these projects include delivery and development of the Innovation Park Medway, Care for Medway, Rochester Riverside, Strood Waterfront Development and the former Debenhams Building, as well as other projects within the Regeneration Programme as required.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead on Medway’s high profile regeneration projects and help shape its future. The roles will require the successful candidate to be involved in a variety of projects and will need to prioritise and manage work streams. The roles require stakeholder engagement with external partners, residents and local businesses, with the ability to identify, develop and promote partnerships and initiatives with relevant internal/external bodies to maximise funding opportunities.

Provide support to enable the preparation of funding bids and the development project business cases. Successful candidates will need to work closely and maintain constructive relations with other team members and other divisions and provide support and advice as required, contribute proactively to a teamwork culture with regard to day-to-day council business affairs in order to develop effective and efficient working practices.

Interviews will be held on the 3, 5 & 7 November 2025

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Tay Arnold on tay.arnold@medway.gov.uk or Elizabeth Westwood on elizabeth.westwood@medway.gov.uk

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.