Programme Director - Strategic Regeneration Partnership

We are working with Wakefield Council to find an Programme Director on an interim basis. 
Umbrella Day Rate: £750 - £900 per day. Please let me know your expectations.  
Location: Wakefield City Centre. 2-3 days a week in the office.  
Job Type: Full-time, Contract (12 months)
Hours: Full time.
Wakefield Council is looking for a Programme Director with extensive experience at the Director level within a local government context to lead a Strategic Regeneration Partnership (SRP) aimed at transforming the City Centre. This role is pivotal in securing a partnership that will accelerate regeneration and yield a greater return on investment, demanding expertise in land/site assembly, stakeholder management, and complex legal and procurement processes.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Establish and manage rigorous programme management arrangements and documentation.  
- Seamlessly link ongoing programme management to existing Council arrangements.  
- Provide regular reports to the Council’s Corporate Management Team and Cabinet.  
- Procure a developer partner within 6 months of appointment.  
- Finalise Strategic Regeneration Frameworks within 12 months to drive ambitious mixed-use development.  
- Play an influential role in land/site identification and assembly for a viable pipeline of developments.  
- Manage stakeholders across public and private sectors and deliver a communications plan.  
- Apply an expert approach to risk management, minimising and mitigating risks effectively.  
- Ensure diligent financial management to maximise impact and probity of Council spend.  
- Offer expert advice and support on other regeneration programmes and initiatives as required.  
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Director level experience in a fast-paced local government setting.  
- Proven track record in leading large-scale regeneration projects.  
- Strong understanding of the political and financial context of Local Authorities.  
- In-depth knowledge of commercial realities facing the developer market. Expertise in complex legal arrangements, joint ventures, or special purpose vehicles.  
- Proficient in procurement processes and compliant routes to market.  
- Ability to manage high-level stakeholder relationships.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please let me know.