Assistant Director of Planning
Assistant Director of Planning
Grade G14 - Salary - £101,865 - £111,258 per annum
With its excellent transport links to and from central London, regeneration opportunities and one of the highest concentrations of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and enjoy.
We are proud of our achievements and despite the challenges we face, we strive for continuous improvement.
We employ over 5,000 people, including those in schools, across a number of locations within the borough. As an employer, we value our employees and are committed to professional growth and well-being. We are one of the first councils to offer 10 days for learning and development to invest in our workforce. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can contribute and make a difference.
About the Job
Fulfilling the role of Chief Planning Officer, you will provide the strategic direction for a co-ordinated range of place-shaping teams, ensuring that good growth and thriving, inclusive communities are created in line with the ambition set out with our Local Plan and Corporate Plan.
We're looking for a leader who can innovate and foster a strong customer service ethos. You will be an experienced planner who is confident in providing sound and impartial advice to senior officers and our Elected Members. You will be able to quickly command professional confidence and credibility, collaborating and negotiating with a range of stakeholders to help achieve the very best place outcomes for our borough. You will lead a hard-working team and live our organisational values and leadership behaviours.
Applications are invited from candidates looking to take the next step in their careers as well as those already working at this level. Whatever your previous experience, you will be fully supported to step into this role. We work in a flexible way, led by remote working and some in office presence.
Application Process
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Closing date for applications is Sunday 09th March at 23:59.
First stage interviews week commencing 24th March.
Final stage interviews 01st May.
Helen Oakerbee, Director of Planning and Public Protection is happy to have an informal discussion with prospective candidates about this role. Please contact Kerry Halverson, PA to arrange this:
Please no agencies or advertisement firms - thank you.
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Application Requirements
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
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