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Principal Development Officer - Planning Control

Employer
Bolton Council
Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary
£35,336
Closing date
22 Aug 2022

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Job role
Manager, Officer, Planner, Project Manager
Contract Type
Full time

This post has been designated an essential car user post. Applicants must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate. There must also be adequate vehicle insurance cover to comply with the council’s requirements, in line with the Travel Costs Reimbursement Policy

The Role:

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, solutions-focussed Prinicipal Development Officer committed to delivering excellent customer service and who wants to make a difference and further support the development of the services we offer.

Working in our Development Management Team, you will be responsible for managing enforcement activity in the and dealing with a range of planning applications within the Borough from complex major residential and industrial schemes through to smaller residential and commercial applications, including associated appeals.

You will have management responsibility and undertake case reviews and support the delivery of premium planning services such as pre-application support and planning performance agreements. You will be required to liaise with and present information to Councillors, senior managers and help drive service improvement.

About You:

Applicants will have enthusiasm and confidence in securing high quality in design and development and in securing the best outcome for Bolton. You will be a qualified Town Planner with a number of years post-qualification Development Management experience covering major applications as well as smaller cases.

You will have the ability to manage and provide staff with advice and support and have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders including elected members, staff, customers, government agencies, other local authorities and service providers.

About Us:

Bolton is a great place to work, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our unique Bolton Family and work within a supportive environment with a strong commitment to ongoing career development.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts, exclusive gym membership fees and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as access to employee support services and assistance programmes.

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