Regeneration and Investment Officer (Black Country Network) Part Time - 20hrs Per Week

Regeneration and Investment Officer (Black Country Network) Part Time - 20hrs Per Week

Powered by CAN Closing date: Tue, 12 May 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
West Midlands

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Job Summary

This role will help secure investment, strengthen the financial resilience of network members, and ensure the voices of children, young people & communities are reflected in local regeneration & decision-making. Working with the Network Manager, you will support youth-focused growth.

Job Description

Regeneration & Investment Officer
Place-based regeneration & investment development
- Identify and secure funding and investment opportunities that support long-term change for children, young people and communities across the Black Country.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, commissioners, businesses and network members.
- Support the development of collaborative funding models, consortia bids and shared investment approaches across the network.

Economic readiness & capacity building
- Provide support with funding and investment proposals and bid writing.
- Deliver workshops and 1-to-1 support to build members' investment readiness and sustainability.

Influence & regeneration strategy
- Represent Powered by CAN and the Black Country Network at external forums and events.
- Engage in community and stakeholder events to understand local needs and priorities
- Influence regeneration, planning and investment discussions to ensure children and young people are considered.

Research, insight & impact
- Undertake research to identify gaps in provision and funding opportunities across the Black Country.
- Gather and analyse evidence of the social, cultural and economic impact of Network activities.
- Work with the Network Manager to gather insight and learning across the network.

Equity, sustainability & climate considerations
- Promote equity by ensuring investment benefits marginalised communities.
- Encourage climate-resilient and environmentally responsible approaches in investment decisions.

Collaboration & team working
- Work closely with the Network Manager to align investment activities with programme priorities.
- Contribute to a collaborative values-led team culture
- Contribute to continuous improvement and impact of the Network.

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Job Requirements

1)Minimum 3 years' experience in regeneration, investment development, funding, commissioning, or economic development, ideally within community, cultural, or social impact contexts.

2)Experience researching and analysing funding, investment, and regeneration landscapes across public and philanthropic sectors.

3)Ability to identify funding gaps, duplication, leverage points, and emerging opportunities for long-term place-based change.

4)Strong relationship brokerage skills, connecting community organisations, funders, investors, and public bodies.

5)Experience supporting organisations to secure funding or commissioning opportunities, including partnership bids.

6)Understanding of place-based regeneration, inclusive growth, and community wealth-building.

7)Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and producing high-quality funding applications and reports.

8)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas clear

Job Responsibilities

1)Lead place-based investment and regeneration initiatives across the Black Country, aligned to community and youth needs.

2)Identify, research, and secure funding, commissioning, and investment opportunities from public, private, and philanthropic sources.

3)Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, investors, commissioners, and community organisations to enable collaboration and collective impact.

4)Support organisations and consortia to develop investment-ready propositions and partnership bids.

5)Embed co-design, community voice, and rights-based approaches in regeneration strategies.

6)Monitor impact, gather insight, and contribute to shared learning across the network.

7)Promote inclusive growth, ethical investment, and climate-resilient, sustainable approaches in all activity.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Regeneration and Investment Officer (Black Country Network) Part Time - 20hrs Per Week
  • Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 12 May 2026
  • Location:
    West Midlands
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Job: Regeneration and Investment Officer (Black Country Network) Part Time - 20hrs Per Week

Job: Regeneration and Investment Officer (Black Country Network) Part Time - 20hrs Per Week

Organisation: Powered by CAN

Postcode: B70 8ET

How to Apply

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Deadline to Apply: 31st March 11.59pm