Strategic Regeneration Partnerships Manager x 2

Shape the Future of Wakefield District

Are you passionate about transforming places, unlocking investment and delivering regeneration that leaves a lasting legacy?

Wakefield Council is embarking on some of the most ambitious regeneration programmes in its history and we are looking for two exceptional professionals to help drive this exciting agenda forward in Castleford and Wakefield.

As a Strategic Regeneration Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing landmark regeneration initiatives that will reshape communities, stimulate economic growth and create thriving places for people to live, work and invest. Working at the heart of our long-term Strategic Regeneration Partnerships, you will influence major development opportunities, collaborate with leading public and private sector partners, and help deliver projects that will have a lasting impact across the district.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in managing a transformational 10 to 15-year regeneration programme. You will act as the Council's client lead for our Strategic Regeneration Partner(s), ensuring ambitious plans become real-world outcomes.

You'll be at the forefront of bringing forward major development projects, enabling investment, overcoming challenges and ensuring regeneration delivers tangible benefits for our communities.

No two days will be the same. One day you may be reviewing a major development proposal worth millions of pounds, and the next you could be working with senior stakeholders, investors and developers to unlock new opportunities that support the district's growth ambitions.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead the Council's relationship with appointed Strategic Regeneration Partners, ensuring investment programmes are delivered successfully and in line with the Council's vision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic oversight of regeneration partnership agreements and long-term development programmes.
• Acting as the Council's lead representative and principal point of contact for Strategic Regeneration Partners.
• Driving the delivery of regeneration opportunities and ensuring development projects progress from concept to completion.
• Reviewing and challenging development proposals, business cases and delivery strategies to secure the best outcomes.
• Assessing financial appraisals, viability studies and funding proposals to support robust decision-making.
• Working collaboratively across Council services, developers, investors, landowners and public sector partners to unlock development opportunities.
• Advising senior leaders and elected members on complex regeneration, development and investment matters.
• Leading governance, risk management, performance monitoring and programme reporting arrangements.
• Identifying innovative solutions to overcome barriers and maximise regeneration and investment outcomes.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded regeneration professional who thrives on delivering complex projects and building strong partnerships.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of leading or managing complex regeneration, development or property projects.
• A strong track record of working within large-scale regeneration programmes, development agreements or public-private partnerships.
• Excellent commercial awareness and experience of reviewing financial appraisals, viability assessments and development business cases.
• A thorough understanding of regeneration delivery, development processes, land transactions and investment mechanisms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate and challenge constructively.
• The ability to interpret complex commercial, financial and technical information and translate it into clear recommendations.
• Outstanding project and programme management capabilities.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

Why Join Wakefield Council?

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of one of the region's most exciting regeneration programmes.

You'll have the chance to:

• Lead high-profile regeneration projects with significant economic and social impact.
• Work alongside respected development partners, investors and government agencies.
• Influence major investment decisions and shape the future of our towns and city centre.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering lasting change for local communities.
• Build a rewarding career whilst making a genuine difference to the future of Wakefield District.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual leave entitlement up to 34 days plus bank holidays with option to purchase an additional 10 days leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including Flexi-time scheme
• Car leasing Scheme
• Generous and supportive Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Discounted staff parking available at Merchant Gate carpark located near Wakefield One
• Discounted employee MOT testing
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle-to-work options
• Discount and reward schemes for shopping, leisure (Aspire) and lifestyle purchases
• Discounted travel cards through Metro, Northern and Arriva for bus and rail travel
• Access to a range of staff networks and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and support
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
• Professional membership and development support where applicable

The interviews for this role will be held on the Thursday 5th November 2026.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you have the expertise, vision and determination to help deliver transformational regeneration through partnership working, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and play a leading role in shaping the next chapter of Wakefield District's growth and regeneration journey.

For further information please contact Rachael Allington via email - rallington@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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