The Regeneration Manager is a senior role within UK local authorities, responsible for leading programmes that improve town centres, neighbourhoods, housing estates, public spaces and local economies. They oversee regeneration projects, manage teams, coordinate stakeholders and deliver investment programmes that transform places and create opportunities for residents and businesses.
This role involves strategic planning, project leadership, partnership working, budget management and delivering physical, social and economic improvements across urban and rural areas.
Main Responsibilities
Lead regeneration programmes across town centres, housing estates and public spaces
Manage project teams, consultants and delivery partners
Develop business cases, funding bids and investment strategies
Oversee project planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting
Coordinate stakeholders including developers, community groups and public agencies
Represent the authority at public meetings, partnership boards and strategic forums
Provide expert advice on regeneration, economic development and place‑making
Typical Employers
Local authorities
Combined authorities
Urban development corporations
Housing associations
Regeneration partnerships
Salary Range
Regeneration Manager salaries typically range from £50,000 to £70,000, depending on location, authority size and project complexity.