Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Proven experience leading the development and delivery of complex regeneration or economic development programmes and projects.
Strong track record of programme and project management, including planning, risk management, reporting, and financial oversight.
Proven experience of leading place-based transformation regeneration programmes and working with local stakeholders to effect change ad ensure delivery.
Demonstrable experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder programmes, with a strong understanding of partnership working across public, private, and community sectors.
Experience of preparing and managing business cases and funding applications for public investment.
Practical knowledge of development processes, including land acquisition, planning, procurement, and project governance.
Experience of engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders, including elected members, government departments, and community representatives.
Good understanding of place-based regeneration policy, urban development, and economic growth drivers.
Experience managing the full lifecycle of capital projects, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting

Experience of working on town centre regeneration or public realm improvement projects.
Understanding of rural regeneration and economic development in district council contexts.
Experience of working with Government departments and funded programmes.
Experience of bid writing.
Knowledge of the Breckland district, particularly Thetford.

Professional qualification in project or programme management (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, APM).

Collaborative

I encourage individuals and teams to work, learn and deliver together
I look for opportunities to coach, support and mentor people both inside and outside of my own team (s) or discipline.
I listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge
I look for ways to work in partnership with colleagues across services, Members and external partners #oneteam

Ambitious

I act as a role model, leading by example: motivating, influencing and inspiring others
I actively encourage innovation. If things go wrong, I see that as an opportunity to learn and develop
I take ownership of change and help others to understand, adapt to, implement and embed change
I always ask myself 'How could we do this better?

Results-driven

I keep to my promises and challenge myself and others to deliver high-quality services
I look for opportunities to develop people, nurturing future talent
I understand our council priorities and how I make a difference.
I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results

Empowering

I look for and act on opportunities where we can generate an income or drive down costs
I take responsibility if things don't go well and learn from it for my own and for the organisation's development
I show energy and drive to explore new opportunities and challenge the status quo

Supportive

I give time to colleagues who need help or support, even when the pressure is on
I understand and take care of my own well-being and of that of those around me
I treat everyone with kindness, dignity and respect, valuing their thoughts, background and experience

The role has limited exposure to risk.
The role will be required to maintain the health, safety and security of officers, stakeholders and partners at all time during the life of the project and whilst an employee of Breckland District Council

Last modified on 25 July 2025