Job Description

Business Support Assistant Manager Job description

Permanent

Ref: P0806

Generous holiday entitlement - outstanding 19.5% employer contribution pension scheme - flexible working patterns - support to study - payment of professional subscriptions - car salary sacrifice scheme - personal development - great modern building in convenient location & car parking - on-site services/cafeteria/facilities for staff - cycle loans.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to manage the busy business support team. You will oversee a team of specialist technical officers who support the Development Management Service. You will direct and prioritise the daily work of the team which includes but is not limited to applications, including appeal work, fee calculations, consultations and publicity. You will support the Manager of Specialist Services in the development of the service in relation to customer care, commercial needs, the common validation checklist project or any other similar government or Council initiative.

Applicants for this post ideally will have recent experience of working in a similar role within a local authority. You will need to have an understanding of Development Management functions and processes. Your strong technical knowledge of English planning legislation will need to be complimented with good management skills and the confidence and ability to direct a team. Experience with IDOX Uniform required.

This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be instrumental in shaping service delivery and supporting the Development Management Team in delivering its strategic objectives. In addition it offers the chance to work in an attractive part of West Hertfordshire a 25 minute train journey from central London.

A Standard or Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.

Closing date: Sunday, 30th July 2023

Dacorum Borough Council