Job Title: Interim Programme Director - Strategic Regeneration Partnership
Location: West Yorkshire (on site 2 days per week)
Duration: 12 months (with immediate start)
Daily Rate: £750-£900 per day Inside IR35
Spencer Clarke Group's Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Programme Director with a strong background in local government to lead the development and implementation of a Strategic Regeneration Partnership (SRP) focused on transforming the City Centre. This role requires extensive Director-level experience and a strategic mindset to secure a long-term partnership with a developer and institutional funder, accelerating regeneration and maximizing return on investment.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Management: Establish rigorous programme management arrangements, linking seamlessly with the Council's existing structures such as the District Regeneration Board, Capital Officer Group, and Member Oversight Board.
- Reporting: Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Council's Corporate Management Team and Cabinet at key milestones throughout the programme.
- Procurement: Lead the procurement of a development partner within 6 months, using the most advantageous, compliant route to market.
- Framework Development: Finalise Strategic Regeneration Frameworks for all core areas within the City Centre Masterplan within 12 months, driving a robust mixed-use development programme.
- Land Assembly: Play an influential role in identifying and assembling land/sites to ensure a viable pipeline of developments aligned with the City Centre Masterplan.
- Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage stakeholders across public and private sectors, delivering an effective communications plan.
- Advisory Role: Provide expert advice and support on other regeneration programmes and initiatives across the District as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive Director-level experience in local government
- Proven track record in managing significant and complex capital and revenue projects within economic development.
- Strong expertise in procurement, contract management, and forming strategic partnerships.
- In-depth understanding of legal arrangements such as joint ventures or special purpose vehicles.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
If you are interested in applying, please apply now and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on ASAP.