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We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Some of the benefits include the following:</p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"\"></p><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. 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To achieve this, the post-holder will be involved in work to support a range of key strategic and change projects, maintaining and updating policy, procedure, processes and practice guidance, to support the business in delivering a good quality service, while working according to policy and legislation and making the best use of local authority resources. In addition, the post-holder will provide best practice advice and feedback to frontline practitioners to support legislative and business process compliance.</span><br><span>The post-holder will develop and take a lead on discreet aspects of process and guidance within the development of strategic long-term planning, policies, procedures and guidance, taking into account the views of a range of stakeholders, identifying challenges and designing and developing solutions to make evidence-based recommendations for approval by key strategic business leaders. 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These roles will play a critical role in progressing the preparation of a Local Plan working alongside elected members, senior staff and appointed specialist consultants in evidence preparation, policy formulation and consultation. The Team Leader will take the lead in driving the new Local Plan forward towards adoption and will work with a significant level of autonomy in what is a high-profile role within the authority.</p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">We offer flexible working. We are currently working a hybrid arrangement of both home and office working, subject to the requirement to attend site visits, as well as Committee meetings and briefings held at the office. General arrangements are based on officers attending the office at least 2 days per week and we have a robust IT network and facilities to support home working.</p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\"><strong>Planning Policy Team Leader</strong></p>\n<p>Arun continues to experience significant growth. 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