Director of Property & Regeneration

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Director of Property and Regeneration

Permanent

• B02 - £135,398 to £175,419 pro rata
• Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
• Working 36.5 hours per week

About The Role

Birmingham is at a pivotal moment in its journey of transformation. As Director of Property and Regeneration, you will lead the city’s property strategy, ensuring the Council’s vast portfolio delivers maximum financial, social, and environmental value.

You will drive an ambitious regeneration and asset programme, including the delivery of a £750m asset disposal target, the implementation of a best-in-class Corporate Landlord model, and the integration of housing-led regeneration. Working with investors, developers, and city partners, you will be the Council’s lead representative in the property market—championing inclusive growth, sustainability, and long-term investment in Birmingham.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the city’s property assets, regeneration programme, and housing growth agenda, while leaving a lasting legacy for Birmingham’s residents, communities, and businesses.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s property and regeneration functions, covering development, asset management, disposals, valuations, and estate optimisation.
• Deliver the £750m capital receipts programme by 2026 and ensure the Council’s investment and regeneration portfolio is financially sustainable and future-ready.
• Implement a robust Corporate Landlord operating model, enhancing efficiency, performance, and governance across the estate.
• Champion and deliver major regeneration programmes, including housing growth, estate renewal, and key city projects such as the Enterprise Zone and Investment Zones.
• Provide clear strategic leadership on housing regeneration, ensuring new developments meet affordability, suitability, and sustainability needs.
• Act as the Council’s principal representative to developers, investors, and partners, strengthening Birmingham’s reputation in the property market.
• Establish and embed a performance and risk management framework for property and regeneration, ensuring transparent reporting and strong financial oversight.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing professional team, fostering a culture of delivery, accountability, and innovation.
• Advise and support Cabinet Members, Commissioners, and senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based recommendations on property, regeneration, and investment.
• Represent the Council at regional and national forums, positioning Birmingham as a leader in property-led regeneration and sustainable development.
• Collaborate across Council directorates to ensure property and regeneration activity aligns with the Corporate Plan, Birmingham Vision, and Economy & Place Strategy.
• Drive the integration of commercial development and housing growth, supporting inclusive economic outcomes and delivering lasting benefits for residents.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting.  Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. 

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification - Director of Property and Regeneration.docx

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).