Job vacancy details
Head of Planning
| Employer | Chorley Borough Council | Location | Chorley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 36.25 |
| Salary | Flexible package up to £55,851 | Reference | CE/BD/106/0685 |
| Closing Date | 09/07/2009 23:00 PM | ||
Flexible package up to £55,851
Basic salary (top of grade) £46,543
10% car lease contribution up to £4,654
10% market supplement up to £4,654
Passionate about Place Shaping
Chorley Council is a high performing Council with a national reputation for our ground breaking customer focus work.
This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and aspiring planning or development professional who has a proven track record of delivering a customer focussed service.
Reporting to the Corporate Director (Business) you will be responsible for a high performing planning service, including Development Control, Building Control, Planning Policy and Urban Design.
The service has recently been through a value for money exercise and restructure focusing on how we can improve our service to the customer even further. We are now seeking someone who can deliver the outcomes of this.
You will need to possess excellent motivational and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a sound understanding of working in a political environment.
Benefits -
Pay award pending | Subsidised lease car | Free town centre car parking | Relocation scheme | Child care vouchers | Final salary pension scheme
For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Meek, Corporate Director (Business) on 01257 575285.
Date of Interview : Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Equal Opportunities
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures and practices.
We are committed to ensuring that the principals of the various legislation, European Directives and equality standards are met. Our aim is to have a workforce that is reflective of the local community and this will allow the Council to respond to the diverse needs of the community more effectively and with sensitivity.
We seek to challenge any unlawful or unjustifiable discrimination and we aim to prevent exclusion on grounds such as age, disability, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion or any other unjustifiable reason. We will take appropriate action to resolve any issues raised where discrimination is alleged.
