At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major regeneration projects in Leeds, shaping housing, culture, and infrastructure.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on community impact and economic growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, career progression, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a politically sensitive environment with excellent networking potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, with experience in regeneration and strong stakeholder management.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Overview
In this Place & Regeneration Manager role, you will coordinate and deliver major regeneration programmes across Leeds, shaping housing, culture, economy and infrastructure.
You’ll work across cross‑functional teams and partners to unlock investment and steer masterplans with real, long‑term community impact.
The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, demanding commercial and technical acumen and proactive leadership.
You’ll help realise Leeds Economic Vision and Ambitions, delivering benefits for diverse communities.
- Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary up to £50,908
- annual leave and public holidays
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- flexible and hybrid working
- career progression and professional development
- wellbeing benefits and staff support
Responsibilities
- Coordinate major anchor project activity and site initiatives to advance housing, culture, heritage, and transport regeneration
- Broker delivery solutions through internal and external partnerships and manage stakeholder consensus
- Involve major investors, developers, and housing providers to secure inward investment and housing provision
- Author and appraise funding bids and undertake viability assessments to support regneration delivery
- Oversee commercial, financial management, and governance aspects including budgeting and risk management
- Coordinate technical work and lead intelligent clienting of specialists (legal, surveying) as needed
- Produce regeneration visions, masterplans, and development briefs; support Local Planning Authority policy
- Engage communities and stakeholders to align plans with council objectives and public engagement
- Manage and mentor team members to support service plan delivery and staff wellbeing
- Prepare reports up to Executive Board level and brief elected members on progress and investment cases
- Key requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Desirable professional accreditation (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, or CIH)
- Experience delivering regeneration/place-based outcomes in built environment sectors
- Knowledge of legislation, funding, policy, and commercial delivery related to regeneration
- Ability to lead negotiations with a range of stakeholders and manage complex partnerships
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills
- Experience with financial regulations and budget management
- Ability to work in politically sensitive environments and build professional networks
- Experience developing masterplans, development briefs, or regeneration frameworks
- Proven track record in leading cross-disciplinary teams and delivering at pace
- proactive
- commercially minded
- politically astute
- commercial and financial management
- viability assessments
- funding bid authoring
Place & Regeneration Manager in Leeds employer: Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community engagement. With a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive in a role that not only enhances their career but also contributes positively to the local environment and community well-being.
