Regeneration Project Officer

Derry City & Strabane District Council

Derry City and Strabane District Council

For full job description and details on how to apply: https://derrycityandstrabanedistrict.getgotjobs.co.uk/home.   KEY PURPOSE: Develop and manage regeneration initiatives in accordance with Council’s Strategic Growth Plan, E&R Departmental Service Plan and other related strategic regeneration programmes, initiatives, and policy frameworks. Manage the development, selection, monitoring and evaluating of projects with a particular emphasis on urban and rural regeneration.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  1. Identify, develop and manage regeneration initiatives and events, and to monitor projects and evaluate impact thereafter.  2. Develop and manage regeneration related partnerships between the Council and other stakeholders in the local area, cross border region and trans-national partnerships. 3. Manage and control allocated budgets in accordance with the annual Departmental Service Plan, corporate procedures and funders’ requirements.   4. Contribute to the development of a strategic framework for the implementation and delivery of both current and future regeneration initiatives for the District. 5. Commission and/or undertake sector based research, provide advice, guidance and assistance to a range of stakeholders. 6. Commission internal and external technical advice and assistance as required, in accordance with Council’s protocols  7. Identify and complete applications for external funding sources for regeneration projects.  Report and present on funding bid outcomes to relevant stakeholders.  8. Manage promotional activity to support regeneration initiatives to a diverse range of audiences. 9. As requested attend local, regional, national and international regeneration related events.   10. Manage the development, selection, monitoring and evaluating of projects with a particular emphasis on regeneration. 11. Develop business plans, prepare and present reports, issue briefings and comply with all financial reporting procedures in line with Council and external funding bodies.    12. Procure and manage support services, consultants, contractors and other specialist service providers. 13. Deputise in the absence of the Regeneration Manager within area of responsibility. 14. Participate in and ensure compliance with all Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of personal behaviour which reflect the core values of the organisation. 15. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with Council’s Policies and Procedures. 16.Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.   The postholder should be aware that the responsibilities of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change.  The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of responsibilities.  The postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.   Closing date: 30/09/2021 16:00   Please note that this advertisement is being hosted by the Public Appointments Service on publicjobs.ie. The Public Appointments Service has no involvement in, or responsibility for, the recruitment and selection process or the terms and conditions which relate to this post.  .

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