Do you have a proven track record of delivering regeneration projects of varying size and complexity? Are you a proven leader with the ability to manage, motivate and develop team members? If yes, then this may be the perfect role for you!
As the Head of Regeneration, you will lead the programme of complex regeneration projects from inception through to contract tender stage, including the stakeholder engagement process, design and planning, the management of internal and external project teams, governance and audit, as well as managing financial viability and scheme budgets. Youll be working across the organisation with dedicated teams, evaluating and monitoring the social value objectives for every project. In addition to being as an ambassador for Southern Housing in relationships with external stakeholders, always promoting a positive image and upholding the corporate values.
Your role within the Regeneration & Strategic Projects team will be invaluable, as you will lead and control the programme to remain on budget, brief, design and quality and to always mitigate potential risk. By identifying new regeneration and strategic project opportunities you will help secure pipeline opportunities for Southern Housing. Your main office will be Fleet House in Farringdon, with the option to work in a hybrid pattern as agreed with your manager. The role will require some evening and weekend work, as well as a willingness to travel to different regions within our areas of operation.
What youll have
- Senior level experience and proven track record of delivering asset as well as multi-phase estate regeneration projects, including the development of innovative strategies, social value initiatives, community steering groups, and delivery mechanisms.
- Deep understanding of the regeneration and development process from inception to handover, with experience of delivering projects of varying size and complexity and securing major partnership opportunities whilst delivering links between property development and other regeneration and economic development outcomes.
- Experience of working with local communities and stakeholders, leading and managing engagement strategies specific to the regeneration project.
- Experience of leading consultant teams through land purchase, design and planning, and construction tender process.
- Experience in the preparation, management and control of complex budgets and thorough understanding of financial appraisals and risk analysis of projects.
- Well-developed communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, persuading and influencing at senior management level.
- Youll approach activities with a positive can-do attitude, demonstrating real ownership of issues and delivering on commitments.
In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.
Closing date:11th June 2026at 23.59pm. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What’s in it for you
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Eyecare & dental
- Birthday leave
- Retailersdiscounts
- Cycle to work
- Buy & sell annual leave
- Season ticket loan
- In-house academy & career development
- Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
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