Regeneration Manager - Social Housing in Letchworth Garden City

As a Regeneration Manager, you will lead the early stages of a varied portfolio of housing led regeneration schemes, shaping them from initial appraisal through planning and into pre-delivery. Working closely with the Head of Regeneration, you will ensure each project is financially robust, compliant, fundable and aligned with SettleParadigm's wider Regeneration Strategy.

You will need strong people skills as the role requires understanding, empathy, problem solving abilities and negotiation. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to attend the office for at least two days per week (this could be High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire or Letchworth, Hertfordshire).

In this role you will coordinate teams of professional consultants, manage procurement activity and work confidently with contractors, local authorities, funding partners such as Homes England and a range of internal stakeholders. A major focus of the role is people: building trust, fostering collaboration and engaging sensitively with residents and communities affected by regeneration.

You will work with the Regeneration Engagement Officer to implement Resident Charters, decant and buy-back strategies, and ensure communication is clear, honest and timely. You will represent SettleParadigm at Resident Steering Groups and help maintain positive relationships with stakeholders throughout sometimes complex and emotionally challenging journeys.

You will bring strong commercial acumen alongside excellent interpersonal skills, balancing financial viability with a genuine commitment to delivering socially responsible outcomes. You will manage risks effectively, support robust due diligence, ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements and champion continuous improvement within the regeneration function.

As an ambassador for SettleParadigm, your ability to influence, negotiate and build productive partnerships will be key to driving high-quality, community-centred regeneration forward.

What You'll Need, Must haves:

• At least 3 years experience delivering residential development OR regeneration, ideally across both private and RP environments.
• Strong experience managing commercially viable yet community-sensitive regeneration opportunities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate a portfolio of complex schemes.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen, including contract management, financial appraisal (with stress/risk testing) and risk management.
• Experience negotiating town planning consents and working within development governance structures.
• Sound understanding of social housing and the wider regulatory environment.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Confidence engaging with residents, including managing sensitive and challenging conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to varied audiences.
• A naturally proactive, innovative and solutions-focused mindset.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £56,039 (from 01 April 2026)
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme - up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan - claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working - hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that's just the beginning! We're also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

37 standard weekly hours: 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday & 9am to 5pm on Friday

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.