Town Centres Manager
Lichfield, England, United Kingdom
We’re LWMTS, a company wholly owned by Lichfield District Council. A local authority in the Heart of England that provides local services to over 100,000 residents. Our District is a beautiful place to live and work, with its historic city centre which has the impressive Lichfield Cathedral and is the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.
Our organisation is ambitious, innovative, and highly driven to be the best in all that we do. We want to further this growth potential in all key areas of the business by hiring great people. In return, we can build stronger foundations, provide quality services, and help support our company objectives longer term.
THE ROLE
We’re hiring for an experienced Town Centres Manager to join our busy team. Working across both Burntwood and Lichfield, you will be main point of contact on behalf of a wide range of businesses and Services. Responsible for coordinating and project managing Town Centre plans to deliver the council’s vision, identifying new opportunities and key developments.
Engaging and collaborating with key communities, businesses, residents, and members, and working in partnership with a range of services such as Planning, Property, and Regeneration.
Communicating and responding on all key issues, relating to new developments, financial changes and a wide range of day-to-day changes, amends, and relevant updates for the City and Town.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and project manage any investment plans to deliver the council’s, community, and business aspirations.
Identify opportunities for local investment and development.
Lead on all activity with businesses, residents, Members, to ensure they contribute to the approach to the proposed investments and management.
Deliver on action plans in partnership with a range of services and external agencies.
Plan, coordinate, and lead in implementing a programme of improvements, actions, and innovations.
Keep up to date and inform of all developments in service delivery and best practice to ensure the council engages effectively and to the highest standards.
To oversee feasibility work for a renewal of the Business Improvement District for Lichfield city centre.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience of working directly with businesses or in a similar role.
Experience of managing or coordinating programmes or projects.
Experience of working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the most successful outcomes.
Experience of managing project budgets.
Knowledge of regeneration, economic development, and business support strategies.
Knowledge and understanding of business culture, practices and needs.
Knowledge and understanding of national, regional, and local government policy, regulation, and funding.
Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting town centres.
Experience of working collaboratively across the public, private and voluntary sectors to deliver improved outcomes.
Ability to plan strategically, identify opportunities for development of the service and promote innovation in delivery.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Good Commercial and project management experience.
People skills – client liaison and communication are key.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Ability to resolve complex and/or conflicting issues.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Adapt and work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Persuasive and engaging approach; able to present complex information clearly.
Ability to manage a varied workload.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Attention to detail.
You will also benefit from a fantastic salary package including Private Health Care, 5% Pension contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Free parking, Hybrid working, fab refurbished offices in a central location. Plus, more! Be part of our growing team and amazing culture.
NOTE:
All offers of employment are conditional offer subject to satisfactory clearances which include:
Two satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of employment.
Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if applicable.
WHAT NEXT?
To be considered for this exciting new opportunity, please send your CV and Supporting statement to [email protected] .
If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.
We look forward to hearing from you.