Regeneration Project Officer

KEY PURPOSE

Develop and manage regeneration initiatives in accordance with Council’s Strategic Growth Plan, E&R Departmental Service Plan and other related strategic regeneration programmes, initiatives, and policy frameworks.

Manage the development, selection, monitoring and evaluating of projects with a particular emphasis on urban and rural regeneration.

Manage resources and budgets relating to regeneration projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identify, develop and manage regeneration initiatives and events, and to monitor projects and evaluate impact thereafter.

2. Develop and manage regeneration related partnerships between the Council and other stakeholders in the local area, cross border region and trans-national partnerships.

3. Manage and control allocated budgets in accordance with the annual Departmental Service Plan, corporate procedures and funders’ requirements.

4. Contribute to the development of a strategic framework for the implementation and delivery of both current and future regeneration initiatives for the District.

5. Commission and/or undertake sector based research, provide advice, guidance and assistance to a range of stakeholders.

6. Commission internal and external technical advice and assistance as required, in accordance with Council’s protocols

7. Identify and complete applications for external funding sources for regeneration projects. Report and present on funding bid outcomes to relevant stakeholders.

8. Manage promotional activity to support regeneration initiatives to a diverse range of audiences.

9. As requested attend local, regional, national and international regeneration related events.

10. Manage the development, selection, monitoring and evaluating of projects with a particular emphasis on regeneration.

11. Develop business plans, prepare and present reports, issue briefings and comply with all financial reporting procedures in line with Council and external funding bodies.

12. Procure and manage support services, consultants, contractors and other specialist service providers.

13. Deputise in the absence of the Regeneration Manager within area of responsibility.

14. Participate in and ensure compliance with all Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of personal behaviour which reflect the core values of the organisation

15. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with Council’s Policies and Procedures.

16. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.

17. Undertake any other duties appropriate to scale, which may be required from time to time.

The postholder should be aware that the responsibilities of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of responsibilities. The postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

Qualifications/Experience

A minimum of a degree

Two years’ demonstrable experience in all of the following areas:

• Project management experience preferably within a regeneration, environmental, capital development, planning, heritage, or other related discipline

• Assisting with policy and strategy development

• Project/programme development, delivery, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation

• Delivery of presentations to internal/external forums

• Stakeholder engagement & partnership working

• Assisting with the implementation and management of procurement processes

• Assisting with budget management processes

Experience in the preparation and management of project funding applications

Experience in the development and management of capital projects

Technical Competencies/Knowledge

• Knowledge of urban and rural regeneration development issues, both locally and nationally

• Competent in the use of ICT application packages

Other Must have access to a form of transport to carry out the duties of the post