Regeneration Manager

Regeneration Manager

£56,000 (including car allowance)

Bedford, Bedfordshire (hybrid)

Full time (37 hours per week) Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm

Permanent

About the Role:

Do you want to manage projects that transform communities and leave a lasting legacy? The role will focus on Bedford – a town at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, driving bold regeneration plans and major investments such as East West Rail and the proposed Universal Studios development.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Regeneration Manager to deliver ambitious estate transformation schemes that improve lives, strengthen communities, and create vibrant, sustainable neighbourhoods.

Working closely with our residents, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, expert consultants, and key partners—including Local Authorities and Homes England—to shape housing-led regeneration proposals that are viable, community-focused, and strategically aligned. From securing funding to guiding projects through planning and procurement, you’ll be at the heart of delivering change that matters.

Key Responsibilities

· Drive bpha’s regeneration programme, leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

· Design and implement engagement strategies that empower communities to shape their future.

· Provide specialist insight on master planning, financial appraisal, and site constraints.

· Manage consultants, contractors, and developers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

· Present clear, impactful reports and recommendations to residents, stakeholders, senior leadership and the Board.

· Build strong relationships with residents and stakeholders, ensuring meaningful consultation throughout.

· Maintain rigorous budgetary control and deliver exceptional value for money.

· Secure external funding and foster partnerships that unlock opportunities.

· Monitor compliance, manage risk, and champion continuous improvement.

About You:

You are experienced in building trusting relationships with residents, ensuring they have a genuine voice and influence in shaping regeneration proposals. You can manage complex, high-profile regeneration projects. You thrive on collaboration and navigate politically sensitive environments with confidence.

Essential experience and skills:

· Proven track record in housing-led regeneration and project management.

· Expertise in stakeholder engagement and community consultation.

· Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

· Knowledge of planning and development processes for multi-phase projects.

· Degree or professional qualification (RICS, RTPI, RIBA) desirable.

Our Values At bpha, we:

· Take responsibility – doing the right thing, not the easy thing.

· Show empathy – listening, respecting, and protecting our environment.

· Are better together – collaborating across teams and communities.

· Are ambitious – striving for excellence and continuous improvement.

· Value diversity and are committed to being the best we can be.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to make a tangible difference. You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. We offer a supportive environment, hybrid working, car allowance, generous pension contributions, medical cover as well as the opportunity to shape the future of communities.

Please note - bpha reserves the right to close this role for applications prior to the advertised end date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.