Job vacancy details
HEAD OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
| Employer | Newark & Sherwood District Council | Location | We have several sites throughout the district e.g. Kelham Hall - HQ, Leisure Centres at Southwell, Balderton, Ollerton, Blidworth, Tourist Info Centres @ Newark and Ollerton, Museum, Castle and Theatre in Newark, Cashier’s office – Town Hall in Newark, Waste and Transport Depot and Lorry Park in Newark together with several parks and open spaces throughout Newark and District. |
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| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Salary | up to £67,557 p.a. | Reference | Head of Planning & Economic Development |
| Closing Date | 05/03/2010 12:00 PM | ||
This is a key senior role in the development of the Newark and Sherwood District growth point.
Why join us?
As one of the Government Growth Points in the UK, we are looking at a fantastic future here in Newark and Sherwood District.
As soon as you join us you can start thinking big – very big indeed. We are planning new roads, new infrastructure, new schools, new businesses and 12,000 new homes.
In this senior and high profile role, you will take the lead in delivering key sustainable growth and economic development initiatives across the whole district. This is not just about helping us to plan our future. You will be doing the same for the thousands of people across our community who take advantage of the new homes and communities we create.
We’re offering you the chance to take on a massive challenge and to add a huge achievement to your track record.
Your role
You will be responsible for heading our planning control and maximising the potential for the growth and regeneration of our communities.
It’s a crucial time to join us – you will be tasked with driving change, inspiring the team, streamlining processes and shaping new services.
As a member of the Corporate Management Team, you will also have a wider role in delivering wider strategic plans.
The requirements
You need to bring us:
• Proven experience in a development role in either a public or private context
• The ambition and desire to drive change and steer the growth of our district
• An understanding of local authority structures, efficiencies and processes
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide a vision and implement strategy
• Ideally, membership of a relevant professional body in the world of planning and economic development.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Steve Palframan, Strategic Director (Communities) on 01636 655500.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midday 5 March 2010.
Assessment Centres and interviews will be held week commencing 22 March 2010.
Equal Opportunities
The Council is committed, together with the recognised trade unions, to promoting equality of opportunity in employment. This commitment applies to recruitment and selection practices, learning and development, promotion and in the application of national and local agreements in respect of pay and conditions of service.
The Council aims to ensure equality of opportunity for job applicants and employees irrespective of their age, disability, race, gender, sexuality, cultural or social background, religion or belief, trade union membership status.
This policy will be reviewed by the Council’s Joint Consultative Committee on a regular basis and at least every two years to ensure that it remains up to date.
