We are working with Wakefield Council to find an Programme Director on an interim basis.
Umbrella Day Rate: £750 - £900 per day. Please let me know your expectations.
Location: Wakefield City Centre. 2-3 days a week in the office.
Job Type: Full-time, Contract (12 months)
Hours: Full time.
Wakefield Council is looking for a Programme Director with extensive experience at the Director level within a local government context to lead a Strategic Regeneration Partnership (SRP) aimed at transforming the City Centre. This role is pivotal in securing a partnership that will accelerate regeneration and yield a greater return on investment, demanding expertise in land/site assembly, stakeholder management, and complex legal and procurement processes.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Establish and manage rigorous programme management arrangements and documentation.
- Seamlessly link ongoing programme management to existing Council arrangements.
- Provide regular reports to the Council's Corporate Management Team and Cabinet.
- Procure a developer partner within 6 months of appointment.
- Finalise Strategic Regeneration Frameworks within 12 months to drive ambitious mixed-use development.
- Play an influential role in land/site identification and assembly for a viable pipeline of developments.
- Manage stakeholders across public and private sectors and deliver a communications plan.
- Apply an expert approach to risk management, minimising and mitigating risks effectively.
- Ensure diligent financial management to maximise impact and probity of Council spend.
- Offer expert advice and support on other regeneration programmes and initiatives as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Director level experience in a fast-paced local government setting.
- Proven track record in leading large-scale regeneration projects.
- Strong understanding of the political and financial context of Local Authorities.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial realities facing the developer market. Expertise in complex legal arrangements, joint ventures, or special purpose vehicles.
- Proficient in procurement processes and compliant routes to market.
- Ability to manage high-level stakeholder relationships.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please let me know.