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Job Title: Head of Regeneration (Winstanley and York Road) 

Salary Range: £85,000 to £116,847 per annum  

Permanent – Fulltime (36 hours)

Location- Wandsworth Town Hall, London

Are you experienced in Local Government Housing Association/ Neighbourhood Regeneration?

If yes, you are invited to consider the opportunities we have at the London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Council Better Service Partnership.  

Wandsworth council is pioneering a place-based approach to renewal that recognises the unique character of its diverse neighbourhoods while delivering coordinated change at scale.  You will be responsible for a key workstream in this approach – leading delivery of the Winstanley Neighbourhood Regeneration.  You will bring your breadth of experience to deliver c.2,500 new homes, leisure and community facilities – regenerating a neighbourhood adjacent to one of the busiest railway stations in Europe.

About the role 

Housing Development & Place: you will provide strategic leadership for the Winstanley Neighbourhood Regeneration, engaging with the local community and a wide range of stakeholders, to deliver genuine Place-based regeneration – bringing together and adding value across multiple Council activities.

Team collaboration: you will proactively work with colleagues across the council’s Housing Development and Regeneration Team, Housing, Finance, Enabling and others - developing new homes in accordance with the Council’s consistent high standards, making brilliant places to live.  As Head of service for such a high-profile project, experience of Member liaison built on strong communication skills are vital to its success.

Programme management: through effective management of staff, consultants and contracting teams, you will report on key information such as timescales, outcomes, budgets and risks.  You will ensure this information is collated and reported through the Council’s governance process in a clear, timely manner.

Professional development: Embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth in an ever-changing environment, you will be part of a culture of ongoing learning within the service – identifying and nurturing talent with clear succession plans. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Joe Richardson Joe.richardson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk 

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. Track record of delivery: demonstrable experience leading complex development projects across various procurement and delivery models.
2. Programme management & organisational skills: Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
3. Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
5. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with officers and stakeholders.
6. Stakeholder management: Experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders, including community leaders and external partners.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025
• Shortlisting: Week commencing 24th September 2025
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils