Job Description

Head of Planning

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Job number

R&C00062

Salary range

62,647.00 - 67,918.00

Contract Type

Permanent

Work hours

37 Hours per Week

Job Advert

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Monmouthshire County Council is seeking to appoint someone to lead our planning service at what is an incredibly exciting time. We are recruiting a new Head of Planning with responsibility for the Planning Policy and Development Management teams.



We are seeking a dynamic, charismatic and outcome-focused leader with excellent communication skills to head up this important and highly contested service area. As a Chartered Town Planner, you will act as professional advisor to the Council, helping to ensure that planning makes a full contribution to the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Monmouthshire's communities.



You will play a lead role in major development schemes and public engagements and will represent the Council in partnerships and at national/regional fora. You will motivate, empower and develop the skills of a friendly and hard-working team as well as playing a proactive role in community engagement to seek to identify and support local priorities and regeneration aspirations.

Post Details

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SALARY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

: Salary would be pro rata if not working full time hours or 52 weeks per year.

i.e. 37 hours per week / 32.5 per week for School Teachers

Temporary End Date

(if applicable):

Location

: County Hall (Rhadyr - Usk), NP15 1GA, United Kingdom. This may change in the future if the service location needs to relocate. Relocation or disturbance expenses will not be paid if this happens.

Term Time Only - Weeks per Year (if applicable):

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

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Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check: No DBS Required for this post

Welsh Language Assessment

: Welsh language skills are desirable

Recruitment Contact:

Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: CRAIG O'CONNOR / craigo'connor@monmouthshire.gov.uk