Job Description

Are you a visionary regeneration leader ready to lead one of the UK's most ambitious estate transformation programmes?





We are seeking a

Head of Regeneration and Major Projects

to lead the planning and delivery of large-scale regeneration and complex development programmes across the South Region. Your initial priority will be the

Basingstoke West Regeneration

comprising over 4,600 homes, with our organisation owning approximately 50% of the stock.



This project represents one of the UK's largest and most impactful regeneration opportunities. The successful candidate will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership across all elements of the programme. The successful applicant will be driving forward a transformational vision with a robust socio-economic agenda, while aligning the programme with design excellence, community priorities, and long-term sustainability.



You'll act as the day-to-day lead on this flagship project, working across a cross-functional matrix structure that includes internal development teams and wider directorates. You will also lead engagement with the local authority (Basingstoke & Deane Council, Hampshire County Council), local communities, and private sector partners, including a proposed investment partnership with The Hill Group.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead the Basingstoke West Regeneration Programme, ensuring coherent delivery across workstreams such as masterplanning, community engagement, land assembly, and delivery partnerships. Set a clear vision and delivery strategy for Buckskin and South Ham that aligns with our placemaking and socio-economic goals. Manage complex stakeholder relationships and joint ventures, including senior interactions with council officers, councillors, and development partners. Oversee effective governance, risk, financial controls, and programme management, ensuring project milestones are met. Represent the project internally and externally, championing its vision to boards, committees, residents, and strategic partners.

What We're Looking For:

A proven track record in large-scale estate regeneration, housing-led mixed-use development, or complex urban renewal. Experience in working at senior levels with local authorities, developers, and community stakeholders. Strong programme and budget management skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams. A passion for placemaking and delivering genuine long-term socio-economic value.

What can we offer you:

Discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) 3 paid wellness days per year Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible * Private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover