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A fantastic Town Planning job has arisen at Epping Forest District Council for an Assistant Director (Forward Planning and Conservation.) The overall purpose of the job is to develop, manage and provide Forward Planning, Conservation and Landscape Services. The job is also responsible for the Council’s Country Care Team.

Adjacent to London and a gateway to Essex, Epping Forest is an ideal location in which to do business. Beyond its locational advantage and excellent communication links, Epping Forest is also a great place to live and enjoy. The District is steeped in history and boasts distinctive towns and rural villages set in pleasant countryside.

This is a challenging role with urban and rural aspects. It is a great opportunity for developing your range of experience. We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about Forward Planning, Conservation, Countryside Management or Landscape issues. The successful candidate will get the chance to experience a wide range of duties from the day-to-day management of the team to managing a large budget and looking after the District’s entire 133 square miles of beautiful landscape.

Benefits

Continuous training and development programme, final salary pension scheme, flexible working, eligible to car lease scheme and relocation package available. 25 days holiday plus 2 extra days at Christmas/New Year and all bank holidays, this rises to 29 days after 5 years continuous service (this can be rolled over from a previous authority.)

Role

You will support the Director in the management of the Directorate to deliver the Council’s vision, priorities, policies and aims.

You will have specific responsibilities for

• The production and implementation of the Council’s Local Development Framework
• Economic development, including enhancement schemes and regeneration initiatives
• Expert advice in respect of preservation and enhancement of conservation areas and buildings, including the protection of trees
• The preparation of reports and documents. Participating in working groups and attendance at Committees
• Effective recruitment, organisation, performance management, development and motivation of all employees within the function
• Effective financial management of the functions budgets
• The management of Health and Safety issues within the function

Skills/ Experience

The successful candidate for the role will be able to demonstrate that they have:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and Chartered Professional Status
• Effective communication skills with proven experience at communicating complex, contentious and sensitive matters verbally and in writing
• Able to function effectively over extensive working periods and deal with pressures arising from meeting deadlines for report and budget preparation
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
• Professional in depth knowledge in at least 5 of the following areas;
  - Conservation of heritage assets
  - Design
  - Regional planning
  - Local planning/LDF
  - Countryside Mgt
  - Project Mgt
  - Hedges, trees & landscape
  - Partnership Working
  - Quality Assurance
  - Management
  - Development of ICT

Ref Code: ADV339640JG3
Closing Date: 06/07/09

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