Boston Place Development Officer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,486 to £42,491 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Boston Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Help shape the future of Boston’s places, high streets and communities.
Boston Borough Council is looking for a dynamic and driven Place Development Officer to play a key role in revitalising our town centres, strengthening our visitor economy, and supporting the long-term regeneration of our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of place-making, working across sectors to deliver real, visible change.
Working within the Place team, you will:
Lead and support initiatives that rejuvenate town centres and high streets
Work directly with businesses, community groups and partners to shape vibrant, resilient places
Develop and deliver creative regeneration projects and schemes
Support the growth of Boston’s visitor economy, cultural offer and events programme
You will play a central role in ensuring our town centres remain vital, viable and valued.
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in place management, regeneration or economic development
Skilled at working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and communities
Confident managing and delivering projects.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact katie.edwards@boston.gov.uk.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test Voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
Boston Borough Council is looking for a dynamic and driven Place Development Officer to play a key role in revitalising our town centres, strengthening our visitor economy, and supporting the long-term regeneration of our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of place-making, working across sectors to deliver real, visible change.
Working within the Place team, you will:
Lead and support initiatives that rejuvenate town centres and high streets
Work directly with businesses, community groups and partners to shape vibrant, resilient places
Develop and deliver creative regeneration projects and schemes
Support the growth of Boston’s visitor economy, cultural offer and events programme
You will play a central role in ensuring our town centres remain vital, viable and valued.
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in place management, regeneration or economic development
Skilled at working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and communities
Confident managing and delivering projects.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact katie.edwards@boston.gov.uk.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test Voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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