Assistant Director – Regeneration & Housing
Employer: Local Partnerships
Location: We provide flexible, home-based working with UK travel
Working hours: full time
Salary: from £45,000
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Assistant Director – Regeneration & Housing
Location Home Based – with some nationwide travel
Salary: Level 1 from £45,000
Level 2 from £52,000
Level 3 from £59,000Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 (flexible working arrangements available)
Ready to shape the future of housing and regeneration across England and Wales?
Local Partnerships is growing – and we’re looking for experienced professionals with the skills, credibility and drive to deliver transformational change in the public sector.We work closely with central government, the Local Government Association (our part-owners), and councils across the UK to build sector capacity, unlock housing delivery and boost economic growth. As we expand our portfolio, we’re seeking individuals who can turn national priorities into local impact.
You may come from a technical background (property, housing, development) or a broader role within regeneration, public or private sector – we welcome both. What matters most is your ability to make things happen on the ground.
We are currently recruiting for Assistant Directors with experience in housing and /or regeneration – particularly in relation housing development and Council housebuilding.
ABOUT US:
Local Partnerships is a joint venture between the Local Government Association, Welsh Government and HM Treasury. We support public sector organisations to deliver high-impact programmes in housing, infrastructure, regeneration, energy and more. Our work improves lives, strengthens communities and delivers long-term value.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Whether you’re a project manager, experienced in the development process, ready to step into a new challenge, or a an experienced professional looking to prepare for future Director-level roles, we want to hear from you. The role will include the following:
* Supporting housing and regeneration projects usually as part of a team
* Providing project direction, managing transitions across stages and applying appropriate methodologies
* Producing strategic reports, business cases, and client-ready outputs
* Overseeing delivery phases, budgets, governance, and project transitions
* Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
* Shaping future business development and contributing to our national impact
* Working with the Place based Senior Directors/ and Directors to ensure each project is delivered efficiently, effectively, on time and within budget
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The role often requires balancing commercial interests with public accountability, so integrity, resilience under pressure, and the ability to make sound decisions are vital.:
We’re looking for confident and experienced professionals with the ability to translate national policy into local delivery. Ideal candidates will have:
* 3+ years of project delivery experience in regeneration, housing or elated sectors
* A good understanding of public sector governance, legislation, and delivery environments
* Well established project management skills, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement
* Strong inter-personal and communication, report writing, and problem-solving capabilities
* A good understanding of the UK planning and development process and its interaction with development viability and funding considerations.
* Experience working with or within local government, central government, or housing bodies
* Self-motivation with the ability to identify what requires doing and the enthusiasm to see tasks through
* A collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines and partner organisations
* Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible approach in order to adapt to changing working requirements
We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals with one or more of the following:
* MRICS and/or MRTPI qualification, and those with proven experience in financial appraisal, development viability assessment and the ability to provide commercially focused advice to clients.
* Experience of Council housebuilding and/or finance (HRA or non HRA), housing
* Experience of housing asset management, repairs, housing health and safety
WHY JOIN US?
* You will help to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of critical public services
* You will lead and support work on diverse, challenging projects with high levels of autonomy
* You will join a collaborative, expert and values-driven team
* We provide flexible, home-based working with UK travel
* We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work culture that values balance and wellbeing
Interested?
If you're an accomplished project professional in the regeneration or housing sector - whether you're looking for your next step as an Assistant Director or feel ready for a Director-level role - we’d love to hear from you. Click on the link below to read the job description and apply for the role.
Want to learn more about our impact?
Read our latest Impact Report to discover the amazing work our team is delivering across England and Wales: Impact Report 2024-25 - Local Partnerships
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, transgender identity, religion or belief.
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