Local Government Jobs

Waveney District has an exciting and challenging future. Situated on the coast in north-east Suffolk, it is a diverse area, offering opportunities to work on a wide variety of both urban and rural issues whilst benefiting from an attractive living and working environment. Lowestoft, the main town, is the subject of much regeneration activity. 1st East Urban Regeneration Company (URC), are working in partnership to transform the heart of the town, providing opportunities to get involved in a dynamic and changing environment. We share a joint Head of Planning with Suffolk Coastal District Council and collaboration with adjoining local authorities offers additional opportunities to develop your career.

The pace of improvement of the Planning Service has been rapid with performance now matching the best in the country. This post will suit those with the enthusiasm and drive to embrace the modern principles of Development Management whilst delivering quality developments and a customer focused continually improving service.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic planner to take the service forward, manage a small team and handle their own caseload including significant and complex cases. You will have extensive post qualification experience and be a Member of the RTPI.

For more information visit www.waveney.gov.uk or for an informal chat contact Philip Ridley, Head of Planning Services on 01502 5233390.

Interviews will take place week commencing 3rd August 2009.

• Salary quoted is Job Evaluation and pay award pending. A Market Supplement of £6,000 is included and is subject to an annual review, and the relocation package is subject to terms.