About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 an experienced professional looking for a Director-level role, we want to hear from you. The role will include the following:

• Leading and/or supporting housing and regeneration projects, independently or 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:

• 5+ years of project delivery experience in regeneration, housing or related sectors
• Deep understanding of public sector governance, legislation, and delivery environments
• Strong project management skills, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional 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 lead 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 - and 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.

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.