Principal Regeneration Officer (LCCC)

Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC), to recruit a Principal Regeneration Officer to join their Regeneration & Growth team on a fixed-term basis for 3 years with the possibility of extension. This is an exciting time to join the Council – there is an ambitious vision to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. Your new role Reporting to the Regeneration and Infrastructure Manager, you will lead the efficient delivery of the Council's new and innovative Economic and Regeneration Growth Fund. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of this key regeneration project within the Council's regeneration folio. The role will also involve working cross directorate to meet corporate objectives, specifically with a regeneration brief, on the delivery of key initiatives across the Council's commercial centres. You will be leading on some of the Council's key projects and programmes designed to invigorate LCCC commercial centres, to support the business community and attract investment into the Council area. Working as part of a dynamic and diverse team, you will work in partnership with Public Sector bodies to secure public sector resources to leverage commercial investment to address vacancy and dereliction across the Council's commercial centres. A full job description is available on request. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must have:1.1: A third level qualification (for example, an HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4, Degree) or equivalent in an appropriate related discipline, e.g. Economics, Housing, Regeneration, Project Management, Architecture.1.2: A recognised professional qualification in Project Management.1.3 A minimum of four years' relevant experience in the following areas of responsibility:* Working experience within the field of regeneration and/or housing.* Experience of managing budgets of a large monetary value.* Project management experience. If you do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 and 1.2, you must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience as outlined in 1.3 above. What you'll get in return This role will offer you the opportunity to lead on the delivery of the Council's new and innovative Economic and Regeneration Growth Fund. Alongside a competitive basic salary, the wider benefits package includes a generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme – the Council contributes 19% of salary. LCCC also operates hybrid working. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Please close, the closing date for an application to be submitted is 4pm on Tuesday 21st January 2025. The application process includes sending a tailored CV to Andrew McLarnon and completing a brief form on GetGot jobs. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Regeneration Property Project Manager Project Management Benefits: Work From Home £46 731- £49 764 per annum