3 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Regeneration Project Officer supports the delivery of the Council’s Economy & Place objectives by developing, managing, and implementing regeneration initiatives across Cwmbran, Blaenavon, and Pontypool town centres. The postholder is responsible for designing project proposals, identifying funding opportunities, coordinating programme management systems, and delivering in‑house regeneration schemes on Council-owned land (e.g., The British, Talywain). The role ensures projects contribute to sustainable, attractive, and economically vibrant places for local communities and businesses.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Develop new project ideas to support town centre regeneration programmes and identify funding or partnership opportunities to bring projects forward.
  
• Support the delivery of in‑house regeneration projects on Council land, including coordination with consultants and stakeholders.
  
• Explore and contribute to place‑based regeneration programmes aligned with the Economy & Skills Plan and broader strategic policy
  

Essential Experience Required

• 3 years’ experience managing projects or programmes.
  
• Experience using effective management systems for complex projects.
  
• Experience developing and working in partnerships to deliver projects/programmes.
  
• Experience liaising with external bodies, the public, Local Members, Town/Community Councils, and other stakeholders.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Project Management Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  
• Knowledge of project management systems, methods, and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of processes associated with managing externally funded projects
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Hanbury Road, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6YB, United Kingdom
  
• Work pattern - 1 day in the office with some site visits
  
• We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes on 20^th April 2026, apply ASAP.