Regeneration Programme Manager in Medway

Regeneration Programme Manager Location: Hybrid – part time from Gun Wharf/Pembroke Court Chatham and part time from home. Salary: Highly Competitive Day Rate / DOE. Hours: 37 hrs per week. Contract: Interim 6–9 months. Overview This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Medway's communities. Working at the heart of a major government-backed regeneration initiative, you will help deliver transformational investment across three neighbourhood areas, supporting community-led change and long-term economic and social improvement. You will join at a pivotal stage, helping establish governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery frameworks that will underpin up to £20million of investment per neighbourhood. Key Responsibilities * Lead the mobilisation and early delivery of the Pride in Place Programme. * Establish governance frameworks, risk registers, reporting structures and programme controls. * Support recruitment, onboarding and operation of Neighbourhood Boards. * Build strong relationships with residents, MPs, councillors, community groups and partner organisations. * Ensure compliance with MHCLG guidance, programme requirements and statutory obligations. * Coordinate stakeholder engagement and community consultation activities. * Develop and maintain programme plans, decision logs and assurance processes. * Monitor budgets, funding allocations and programme performance. * Deliver early programme priorities and quick‑win initiatives. * Support the development of long‑term investment plans and programme outcomes. * Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and programme stakeholders. What We're Looking For * Significant experience managing regeneration, placemaking, economic development or similar public sector programmes. * Strong programme management and governance experience. * Experience working with government-funded projects and associated reporting requirements. * Proven stakeholder management skills, including community engagement and partnership working. * Experience working within politically sensitive environments. * Strong financial management, reporting and budget monitoring capability. * Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. * Ability to work independently and bring structure to emerging programmes. * Experience supporting boards, steering groups or governance forums. Desirable * PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner, APM PMQ or equivalent qualification. * Experience delivering Levelling Up, Towns Fund, UKSPF, High Streets Fund or similar regeneration programmes. * Experience within local government, housing associations, regeneration consultancies or economic development organisations. * Experience managing programmes valued at £5million+. Working Arrangements * Hybrid working arrangement. * Opportunity to work across multiple neighbourhood regeneration programmes. * Collaborative environment with significant stakeholder engagement. * High‑profile programme with genuine community impact. Equal Opportunity Employer Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr