Senior Regeneration Officer

Job description

Barnsley Council are seeking an experienced Senior Regeneration Officerto join our team based in Barnsley. You will be working on a full time, fixed term basis (37 hours per weekuntil 31/03/2023).In return, you will receive a competitive salary of£40,578 - £43,570 per annum.

TheSenior Regeneration Officerrole:

You will join a team of professional regeneration officers leading on the delivery of a range of innovative and transformation regeneration projects in the heart of Barnsley Town Centre. Following the successful delivery of the new £190m Glassworks retail and leisure scheme, the team are leading on a number of schemes including:

• Delivery of a landmark bridge enhancing connectivity and linking the Glassworks to other key assets including the Metrodome Leisure Complex and Barnsley Football Club
• Working in partnership with Onside to deliver the Barnsley Youth Zone
• Transformation of the 4ha Courthouse Site to establish ‘The Seam – Digital Campus’

In addition to the above, the opportunity to work within this regeneration function will provide you with a wealth of experience in relation to areas such Urban Regeneration Strategy, External Funding Applications, Partnership working and collaboration.

Responsibilities as ourSenior Regeneration Officer will involve:

• Lead on project management, co-ordinating resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Ensure that projects are effectively planned and managed within a formal programme
• Provide professional advice and guidance in relation to projects
• Be responsible for monitoring risks and dealing with issues to ensure projects are delivered
• Undertake performance management and complex data analysis and interpretation, promoting quality practice and service delivery
• Identify, evaluate and implement processes, technology and systems to enhance project and service delivery
• Work allocation to a small team
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations
• Be responsible for the recruitment, training and management of a small team
• Be responsible for monitoring project budgets
• Contribute to the development of service strategies, polices and plans
• Proactively liaise, negotiate, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep abreast of wider developments to enhance the service accordingly

Qualifications and experience we’re looking for in ourSenior Regeneration Officer:

• Level 6 qualification
• Experience in project management
• Experienced in the delivery of construction related projects (Desirable)
• Experience of working on large complex change projects within a large organisation
• Experience of acting as an advisor to managers at all levels of seniority
• Experience of continuous service improvement

Skills and traits we’re looking for in ourSenior Regeneration Officer:

• Highly motivated
• Outcome focused
• Ability to work within a multi disciplined team arrangement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to easily relate to a range of stakeholders and partners
• Able to demonstrate our core values
• Able to show flexibility with a willingness to work as required to meet our organisational priorities
• Has a passion to deliver positive and transformative regeneration projects

Closing date:Friday29th April 2022

If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to help us on our transformation journey and to achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities, we would very much welcome your application, apply now to become our Senior Regeneration Officer.