Head of Major Projects and Regeneration

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Major Projects and Regeneration

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: SM5

Salary: £80,872 - £84,703 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: This is a fixed term role for 2 years.

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on why work for us

The Role:

The role will be responsible for the commissioning, development and delivery of a series of key Regeneration capital projects aimed at driving forward the economic renaissance of the city.

The position is specifically required to ensure robust programme and project management approaches and capital programme management processes are followed, to ensure the Council delivers value for money to agreed quality and time parameters. Programmes can be complex public private partnership arrangements with multiple investors and require a high degree of commercial acumen and the ability to work across organisational and partnership boundaries and at all times under a continued period of pressure, maintaining focus on outcomes for the City of Stoke-on-Trent.

The role will lead on programme delivery; develop the strategy and business cases for priority investment projects and be responsible, as client-side representative, from initiation to completion of specific projects.

All projects will be commissioned, and the Council’s own role will vary depending on the scope and role the Council is taking. Projects within the programme will vary in size and scale and will range in size from £0.5m to £300m.

Proposed interview date 28th April 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead, commission and manage a programme of major capital and regeneration projects

· Oversee project delivery using internal and external consultants, strong financial management and effective programme controls

· Develop and secure funding and investments plans to support high quality regenerations and infrastructure development across the city

· Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector partners, education institutions and statutory agencies

· To lead and manage the Major Projects and Regeneration Team

About You:

· Qualified to degree level in a construction based discipline such as Surveying, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Planning or Economic Development

· Hold a post graduate qualification or a recognised industry professional such as RICS, RIBA, RTPI or Institute of Chartered Engineers

· Budget experience in managing a services function, budget setting, financial monitoring and reporting

· Have a detailed understanding of government strategy, policies and legislative framework and regulations

· Experience of public sector funding process including bidding for public sector funds, liaising with external bodies

What we offer:

· A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

· Hybrid and flexible working options

· An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

· Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

· Right to Work in the UK

· Proof of address

· Satisfactory references

· Occupational Health Clearance

· Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

· DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.