The Royal Borough of Kingston has recently adopted a Corporate Plan that places the well being of our communities at the heart of the delivery of new affordable housing, commercial and employment floorspace. Moving forward anyone wishing to build new homes in Kingston will be expected truly involve our communities in co-design and provide a clear focus on the benefits for residents. The post of Kingston Town Centre Regeneration  Lead has been specifically created to develop and deliver key strategic development sites in Kingston Town Centre. 

Working to the Corporate Head of Service, the successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in working with partners to respond to the structural challenges Kingston town centre faces and the ability to develop a series of improvements for a re-imagine town centre. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in the development and delivery of strategic housing and leisure sites in Kingston town center, supported by an expert team of in-house urban designers to deliver high quality place making adopting a co-design approach. Key will be the ability to develop and drive a development programme on complex city centre sites, having the right balance of commercial acumen with tenacity and vision. 

The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for our  communities. To do this the Council needs people who thrive in a networked organisation are highly motivated, creative, and able to prioritise a varied and challenging work programme. For the right individuals we offer competitive salary with a market supplement available for an exceptional candidate, agile working and the opportunity to work with like-minded people based in one of the most attractive places to live in the country.

Benefits we offer

Kingston Council has good access to central London and our offices are a short walk from the station based in the middle of the historic and vibrant high street next to the open spaces of the river Thames, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities; all making for a desirable place to live and work. 

The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of staff benefits, some of which include:

• 29 days annual leave - In addition you will receive 8 statutory bank holidays

• Local government pension scheme

• Interest free season loan ticket

• Cycle to work and Zip Car Scheme

• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres

• Comprehensive Learning and Development programme

• A forward thinking and networked organisation where employee’s views are valued.

• Modern and flexible working environment allowing employees to benefit from agile working practices.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Munnelly - Corporate Head of Economic Development, Housing and Investment on 07892 765026 for an informal discussion or email kevin.munnelly@kingston.gov.uk  

Apply
To apply please complete our online application form, making sure you provide a supporting statement outlining what skills, experience and abilities you can bring. Please ensure you refer to the role profile when completing your supporting statement.

Advert Closing date: 06/10/2019