Technical Lead Regeneration

The Technical Lead Regeneration sits within Oxfordshire County Council's Place Shaping service, which brings together planning, transport and place-based delivery across the county. The post holder leads complex regeneration programmes, from identifying new projects and preparing business cases and funding bids to managing delivery and risk. The role is set in a political, community-focused environment, working closely with elected members, funders and partners, with hybrid working offered. Fit depends on demonstrable experience of regeneration, urban renewal and placemaking, plus budget and stakeholder management.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage complex regeneration projects and programmes
• Oversee planning, coordination and delivery of high-profile regeneration initiatives
• Identify and develop new project opportunities
• Prepare business cases and funding applications
• Manage project delivery and risk
• Align projects with council priorities, statutory requirements and placemaking best practice
• Act as principal point of contact for regeneration matters
• Provide expert advice and support policy development
• Represent the council at meetings, boards, public events and in partner communications
• Work with internal teams, elected members, partners, funders and local communities

What’s required

Experience

• Experienced regeneration professional
• Experience leading complex programmes
• Experience managing projects, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of regeneration, urban renewal, placemaking and sustainable development
• Confident technical advice in a political, community-focused environment
• Influencing, negotiation and communication with senior leaders and elected members
• Working across organisational boundaries and engaging communities and partners
• Inclusive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

What’s offered

• Hybrid working and a culture of flexible working
• Learning and development opportunities
• Agile technology, including unlimited access to Copilot
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 18.9%
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel