Principal Regeneration Officer

We are leading the transformation of Crawley borough, working in close partnership with stakeholders to deliver a £125 million programme of transformative projects which will help the town embrace its full potential and boost job creation, business growth and economic recovery.

One of our flagship regeneration schemes is the ‘Enhanced Station Gateway’ - a £12.7 million scheme bringing together funding from the Crawley Growth Programme, Towns Fund and Bus Service Improvement Plan. This will deliver an enhanced 21st century bus station and associated public realm and highway improvements at an important gateway to Crawley town centre.

The project will transform the public space and improve the inter-modal transport interchange between Crawley railway station, bus station and walking and cycling infrastructure to provide a seamless connection to the wider town centre.

To help us achieve our ambition, we are looking for an exceptional individual with a proven track record for partnership working in regeneration scheme delivery. You will bring passion and enthusiasm to deliver the enhanced station gateway scheme while demonstrating our values and behaviours and continually striving for excellence.

You will have:

• the knowledge and experience to successfully deliver our regeneration schemes
• excellent understanding of regeneration programme delivery and policy, particularly within a public transport context
• significant experience of designing and delivering sustainable transport infrastructure schemes with a strong working knowledge of planning and public procurement procedures
• considerable experience of working in partnerships in regeneration delivery, building effective relationships at all levels with stakeholders
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• a proven track record of project managing and delivering complex projects, using effective project management skills and tools

Crawley is an exciting place to work, with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport connections. We recently moved into our new Town Hall so it is a great time to join us as we settle into our state-of-the-art offices with excellently designed spaces that facilitate collaborative working. We have a hybrid working set up which allows a balance of working from home with at least two days in the office.

Fixed term contract for 24 months.

Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and travel to any role-related contacts that may include external partners and stakeholders.

This is a politically restricted post for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The post holder is therefore unable to take part in political activity as defined in current regulations published by the Secretary of State.

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email Lynn Hainge, Economic Regeneration Manager, at lynn.hainge@crawley.gov.uk, or call 01293 438336.