Regeneration Programme Lead

About Gateshead Council and the Role

Gateshead Council is embarking on an ambitious regeneration, infrastructure, and economic growth programme across the borough. Joining this dynamic team means contributing to impactful community projects during a crucial phase of urban transformation. The Economy, Innovation and Growth Group is spearheading major regeneration initiatives that restructure Gateshead's Urban Core, collaborating closely with public and private sector partners to deliver high-value capital projects aimed at sustainable development.

Responsibilities

The Programme Delivery Lead will oversee complex regeneration programmes, managing every stage from business case development through delivery to operational transition. Key duties include:

• Leading the entire programme lifecycle including planning, delivery, closure, and operational handover.
• Ensuring programme viability via comprehensive planning, tracking critical paths, constraints, funding, and milestones.
• Aligning programme delivery with the strategic directives of senior management and broader place-based objectives.
• Coordinating multiple programme workstreams to maintain integration, sequencing, and alignment, collaborating with the Urban Core Portfolio Manager.
• Maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule with accurate dependency mapping and critical path analysis.
• Integrating technical, planning, commercial, procurement, and financial elements into a unified delivery approach.
• Working alongside internal technical teams and external partners to ensure commercial scrutiny and alignment.
• Supporting governance and assurance processes to meet relevant standards and funding criteria.
• Identifying, managing, and escalating risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies with timely communications.
• Ensuring commercial, financial, and procurement readiness in coordination with internal services and partners.
• Leading communication and engagement with Council Members, partners, and stakeholders for informed decision-making.
• Building and leading cohesive, high-performing programme teams focusing on collaboration and delivery.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring the following qualifications and capabilities:

• Strong knowledge of capital programmes and regeneration, particularly within public sector or related infrastructure environments, including investment and viability factors.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary programmes from inception through completion.
• Expertise in financial and commercial aspects of large-scale capital projects, including integrating budgets, schedules, procurement, and funding streams.
• Proficiency with governance, assurance frameworks, business case development, and risk management.
• Skilled in planning, creating integrated delivery plans, master scheduling, critical path analysis, and programme reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, partners, and delivery teams across complex organizational frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills able to unify teams, align stakeholders, and drive progress in high-pressure contexts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Robust local government pension scheme investing in your future.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days and increasing to 32 after five years, including council-fixed days and options to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible working hours with up to 26 flexi days annually, subject to business requirements.
• Support for hybrid and flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance.
• Wide-ranging opportunities for learning, training, career development, and progression.
• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships and mental health resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme facilitating cost-effective, active commuting.
• Electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme available after 12 months of service.
• Additional employee discounts and salary sacrifice options through the VIVUP benefits platform, accessible after six months’ employment.

Equal Opportunities & Application Guidance

Gateshead Council is an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. The Council is a Disability Confident employer guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria, although prioritization may occur due to volume. The recruitment process may adjust application deadlines or criteria to ensure fairness and manageability; early applications are encouraged.

Applicants are requested to provide detailed and specific information about their skills, experiences, and qualifications relevant to the role during the application process.