Regeneration Programme Manager (Housing Supply)

Job introduction

We two roles to help with the delivery of the New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme to build much needed council housing in the city.  The Programme Managers will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the programme as well as managing project managers.  Working with the Head of Regeneration and colleagues across the council you will help ensure the delivery of new homes on time and too budget, with local communities and key stakeholders engaged throughout the process.

1 permanent contract for 37 hours

1 fixed term for 12 months maternity cover for 37 hours. This will be offered as a fixed term contract to external candidates and is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy.

About the role

Brighton & Hove is a city with an acute ‘housing crisis’, with over 16,000 households on the housing register, 1,800 in temporary accommodation and a serious shortage of affordable homes.  Part of the Council’s response to the housing crisis has been to develop an innovative ‘New Homes for Neighbourhoods’ programme to build new council homes. The programme has been successful and has completed 15 new build projects with more onsite, in planning or at other stages in the programme pipeline.

We are looking for highly motivated people with experience in managing and delivering housing and/or regeneration projects and programmes to join our dynamic team.  You will work with colleagues across the council, our partners and a range of key stakeholders in the city to deliver the programme.

The two Programme Manager roles are outlined below, however, both programme managers will have a responsibility for all elements. 

1. New Business, developer relationships, identifying sites for long-term programme pipeline/strategy, maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding new sites across the city. Leading on development up to RIBA stage 1/2 including initial viability assessments and due diligence. Unlocking stalled sites and those requiring land assembly. Managing and overseeing larger more complex and major projects.
    
2. Construction focus, leading on projects from RIBA stage 2 onwards with a focus on operational delivery of the programme and contractor procurement. Ensuring overall programme is meeting objectives and is providing appropriate assurances to internal and external stakeholders. Leading management of programme level risk. Identifying long-term funding for the programme.

Please see the attached person specification and job description if this sounds like the kind of challenge that would be of interest to you.

Additional benefits for this post include 29 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years Local Government service), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as valuable training opportunities for continuing professional development.

Further information about this role, including a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria, can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification below. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact : Sam Smith (below)

We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented in this service area. Requests for flexible working arrangements including job share can be considered subject to service requirements.

Interview date: 6th and 9th June

For an informal discussion, please contact Sam Smith - Head of Regeneration on 07827233569

As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

This role is politically restricted.  For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.

We offer the opportunity for the suitable candidate to choose to  work in a hybrid way. Your specific working arrangements will be subject to team and service working arrangements already in place alongside Government guidance.  Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).