Place and Economic Growth
Place Making / Regeneration and Culture
Ref: SM3/OL-92306
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025
Salary: £52,555 - £55,678 per annum (SM3)
Hours: 20 per week
Based: Tommyfield Market
Closing Date: Monday 29 April 2024
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: Shortlisting Tuesday 30 April, Interviews 8 May
Job Description & Person Specification.doc
Role Overview:
Working within the council’s Place Making Service, you will support the strategic development and growth of the Markets function as the offer transitions into the Spindles development during what will be a significant transitional / transformational period for the Market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributing towards developing programmes, processes and policies for the effective planning, management and delivery of the service
- Lead major service reviews and strategic projects; integrating customer, finance, people, process, statistical comparators and partner perspectives
- Lead on the development and delivery of initiatives that contribute to the economic development of the Borough
Key Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:
- An understanding of how town centres and the retail and leisure sectors operate and the threats, opportunities and challenges facing the sectors, both strategically and operationally
- Experience of developing and delivering successful land and property and/or regeneration investment strategies, projects and programmes
- Experience of managing multi-site facilities, plant and buildings and the successful management of all Health and Safety requirements relating to public spaces and plant and machinery
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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