Job Description

Job description
We're looking for an experienced and driven Regeneration Project Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of high-profile regeneration and urban renewal projects across Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to woArk at the heart of our local authority's ambitions to create sustainable, inclusive growth and deliver much-needed new homes.



We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.



We support hybrid working, it's important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you'll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the role:

Working within our Housing and Communities service, you'll play a key role in delivering strategic housing initiatives, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and managing capital projects from concept through to completion. You'll engage residents and stakeholders, oversee funding bids, monitor budgets, and ensure projects meet our corporate and housing strategy goals.

What you'll be doing:

Delivering regeneration and housing projects on time and to budget Leading community engagement and communications throughout the project lifecycle Coordinating internal teams and external partners, including developers and Homes England Managing bids for government funding, including Homes England grants Preparing detailed reports, business cases, and updates for senior officers and Members Driving quality, value for money, and community outcomes at every stage

About you:

Proven experience managing complex regeneration or housing projects Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Knowledge of procurement, risk management, and funding streams Excellent project management and budget control capabilities Politically aware, highly organised, and committed to inclusive regeneration

You'll need to be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with advanced IT and project planning skills, and a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities within urban regeneration and housing delivery.



You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.



Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team

- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency

- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious

- be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading

- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.



A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

For more information on this position please contact:

Victoria Higgins - Strategic Housing Services Manager - victoria.higgins@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date:

Sunday 10th August 2025

Interview Date:

to be confirmed



Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.