Senior Manager High Streets & Town Centres

Tower Hamlets is home to some of London's most vibrant, diverse and rapidly evolving high streets and town centres. We are seeking an experienced, motivated and collaborative High Streets Manager to manage a team leading on initiatives that support businesses, strengthen local economies, and create thriving destinations that residents, workers and visitors are proud to use.

• You will be leading a small team as well as taking direct responsibility for some high streets directly.
• Lead the development and delivery of town centre and high street improvement programmes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with businesses, traders, landlords, developers, community organisations and strategic partners.
• Develop place-based initiatives that increase footfall, improve the visitor experience and support economic growth.
• Coordinate activities that improve the appearance, safety and attractiveness of high streets and town centres.
• Identify funding opportunities and support the delivery of regeneration and public realm projects.
• Organise and support events, markets, promotions and engagement activities that showcase local town centres.
• Monitor town centre performance, analyse trends and use data to inform decision-making and future investment.
• Manage projects, budgets and contracts, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timescales and performance measures.
• Work collaboratively with internal council services and external partners to address issues affecting local businesses and town centres.
• Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations for senior managers, elected members and key stakeholders.
• Act as an advocate for Tower Hamlets' town centres, representing the Council at meetings, forums and partnership groups.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of managing a team delivering town centre, high street, economic development, regeneration or place management initiatives.
• A strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing modern high streets and town centres.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive partnerships across a diverse range of organisations and communities.
• Experience of developing and managing projects from inception through to successful delivery.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• The ability to analyse data, identify trends and translate findings into practical actions and recommendations.
• Experience of budget management, procurement and contract monitoring.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• A commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for residents, businesses and local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the growth, resilience and long-term success of Tower Hamlets' high streets and town centres, helping to create places where businesses can thrive and communities can prosper.