Principal Development Management Planning Officer

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Hours: 37 Hours per week

Salary: SK17-SK20 (£46,548 - £52,119 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

This is a key role in the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, securing ‘Growth’ with new homes and regenerating the town centres, reducing inequality and offering value for money.

You will have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate your leadership and planning skills and experience to deliver a high standard of work and help to deliver the corporate priorities of the Council. This role will have additional responsibility for undertaking special projects within the Planning service to help improve systems and performance.

In this role you will:

• Effectively manage and supervise a team of Development Management officers such as a Senior Planner, Planning Officer and / or Assistant Planners officers in the delivery of high quality, efficient and customer focused Development Management services.

• Be responsible for the determination and delivery of major planning applications and strategic sites within the District.

• Be responsible for the delivery of key projects which further or secure the ongoing enhancement and delivery of the Development Management services.

• Support the Development Management Manager in the leadership and running of the Development Management section ensuring key targets, and projects are met on time.

• Carry out one to one’s and promote the development of key members of your ensuring that there is succession planning with in your team through coaching and giving opportunities to grow and develop

• Deputise for the Development Management Manager as required.

This role is politically restricted.