Head of Planning and Development Services
- Employer
- Brent Council
- Location
- Brent, London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £94,722
- Closing date
- 28 Jun 2019
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- Sector
- Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team
- Job role
- Head of Service
- Contract Type
- Full time
Job Details
Lead the united borough of Brent
Ours is a borough like no other. A place where vibrant, contrasting cultures shine. Where there’s the chance to transform the landscape through leading-edge regeneration so communities can thrive. A borough that strives towards a vision of culture, empathy, and shared prosperity, by standing together as one. Here, diversity is seen as a strength – and we’ve placed it at the heart of our ambitious Borough Plan.
For ambitious planning professional, Brent is a fantastic place to be. We’re at the forefront of exciting, borough-wide regeneration that’s changing the face of a suburb for over 300,000 residents. We’re rejuvenating nine town centres, creating well-designed public spaces and working to meet rising housing needs. In fact, we’re committed to building 5,000 new homes over the next five years. As Head of Planning and Development Services, you’ll be at the heart of our efforts, managing the key services involved. It’s a chance to join an award-winning team and tackle significant projects offering great exposure to negotiation and development. As well as being the lead officer on Planning and Licensing committees, you’ll be our advisor and ambassador, representing the Council at events and supporting inclusive growth strategies.
Educated to degree-level with an appropriate Planning-related qualification (e.g. RTPI), you’ll bring proven experience of managing planning and transport services. You’ve put strategies into action to achieve service improvement and built a track record of leading major change initiatives. With this background, you’ll have a wealth of relevant knowledge covering the issues facing local government and local government finance. It’s exactly the kind of expertise that stakeholders expect, giving you the gravitas to collaborate, lead and influence.
Ready to join a council that expects high standards of integrity and professionalism? If so, we’ll give you the chance to change an extraordinary piece of London for the better.
For more information, please visit leadingbrent.com or contact Joshua Bembridge on 07739 985 331, Julie Towers on 07764 791 736 or Chiara Sabato on 07540 706 547.
Closing date: Friday 28th June 2019
Company
What make us different?
Brent has a diverse artistic community, a wide range of cultural activities and award-winning parks. Each community in Brent has its own cultural celebrations including one of Europe's biggest Irish festivals and the Hindu Diwali festival, which attracts around 40,000 people each year. The borough is home to 'Mahogany', the innovative designer for carnival and theatrical costumes and the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn. Brent, located in the northwest of Greater London, is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Great values!
Brent It is one of the most culturally and racially diverse of all local authorities in England and Wales. Brent is working to be a safer, more attractive and more environmentally-friendly borough, with great opportunities for people to work and thrive.
Why work for Brent?
- Good road and rail links into central London. Competent and skilled work teams. A trusting working environment. Very attractive pension arrangements. Salary progression. Free season ticket loan scheme.
Would you like to work in a diverse and cultural environment?
Brent may offer the opportunity you are looking for.
- Website
- http://www.brent.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8937 1234
- Location
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Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
GB
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