This is a key position in the planning service. As Team Leader you will manage and supervise the team of technical assistants covering a variety of technical and administrative functions which support the Planning Service.

You will oversee performance and service delivery to ensure we deliver efficient and quality services. Working closely with Planning Service Managers you will deploy resources to best effect, responding to priority work needs, review processes and contribute to ongoing service improvements including IT systems.

This role involves working with a range of customers both internal and external to the Council.

Experienced manager with a positive can do approach to work.

You will have knowledge of planning processes and IT systems such that you will be an effective team leader in this technical environment.

A strong leader and team player who is able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and with multiple deadlines.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to develop others in the team to ensure appropriate standards are achieved and legislative requirements are met.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

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 and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.