Regeneration Programme Officer

Hackney is a borough of contrasts and opportunities—stretching from the edge of the City to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it’s a hub of rapid economic growth in tech, media, fashion, and the creative industries. With more green space than any other inner London borough, outstanding schools, world-class transport links, and thriving arts and culture, Hackney is fast becoming one of London’s most desirable places to live, work, and visit.

Our challenge? Ensuring that regeneration and economic growth benefit all residents, creating opportunities that transform lives. We’re looking for ambitious, creative professionals who share our commitment to inclusive growth and community impact.

Hackney’s Regeneration and Economic Development Service drives the Council’s strategic initiatives in key growth areas (Dalston, Shoreditch/Hoxton, Hackney Central, Hackney Wick, Woodberry Down) and champions borough-wide inclusive economic development. As a service, we are committed to delivering an ambitious programme to create exemplary places, build new affordable homes, deliver new workspace, deliver inclusive economic growth, and shape the future of the borough’s town centres in partnership with local residents and businesses.

The Council is seeking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Regeneration Programme Officer to join its award winning Regeneration and Economic Development Service. As a Regeneration Programme Officer you’ll work across the service, providing programme support and supporting the effective management of regeneration and economic development projects and programmes. You’ll need to quickly establish strong working relationships in the team to support the effective management, development and delivery of regeneration in the borough.

You will lead the development and coordination of formal reporting, track progress and performance, help the Council build on lessons learnt from projects and identify innovative approaches to addressing challenges and delivering improved outcomes. You’ll come with substantial project management experience and have broad knowledge of the housing and regeneration sectors. Whilst a background in housing and regeneration is desirable for this role it is not essential, as we are keen to recruit a Regeneration Programme Officer with a wide range of skills and experiences.

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, visit https://hackney.gov.uk/ for more information.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 6 July 2025 (22.59) Interview date: W/c 21 July 2025.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk