Head of Strategic Planning and Housing

£59525

Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 97abb128361e4d54aadccad6bf742e6e

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Full Job Description

Manage the preparation and adoption of the Council's new Local Development Plan.
Advise the Council on strategic planning matters and their integration with the sustainable community, housing, tourism and economic development strategies.
Manage the Council's Planning Policy, Strategic Housing, Economic Development, Partnerships and Tourism functions.
Ensure the Council's vision and policies are understood and implemented by providing direction and purpose throughout the Council's Planning Policy, Economic Development, Tourism and Housing Sections.
Prepare revenue and capital estimates for the Section and maintain budgetary control in accordance with the principles of value for money.
Manage the employees of the Section in accordance with the Council's values and policies.
To represent and advise the Council in relation to sub-regional, county and corporate policy and development matters, including joint-working initiatives and future tourism and economic partnership functions.
To represent the Section at the Economic Development Committee, Health and Housing Committee and Parish Council Liaison.
Provide support to and promote the Local Strategic Partnership initiatives, which specifically address community safety.
Contribute to the collective management of the Council through the Heads of Service Team, and the Council's corporate planning processes.
You will report to the Director of Economic Development and Planning.
You will be responsible for the Planning Policy, Economic Development, Partnerships, Tourism and Housing Sections.

A minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience with detailed working knowledge of the legislation and planning policy guidance in relation to Local Plans.
Experience of Examinations in Public and/or appeals involving complex developments issues in a public inquiry / informal hearing setting.
Experience in leading, empowering and motivating teams and developing a performance management culture.
Experience in developing cooperative working relationships with Members, staff, colleagues and external bodies to support the achievement of service objectives.
Experience in budget management and planning.
Ability to work effectively with other partners and the wider community.
Experience in developing cooperative working relationships with Members, staff, colleagues and external bodies to support the achievement of service objectives.
Detailed knowledge and experience of legislation and best practice in relation to planning and housing.
Ability to assimilate national, local and regional policy and interpret this for local implementation.
Knowledge and understanding of the key issues for local government, including working with Elected Members.

The Ribble Valley planning policy team is critical to delivering the vision to create a Borough with unrivalled quality of place that respects the unique natural, social, and built heritage of the area. Ribble Valley is an area with an exceptional environment and quality of life for all, sustained by its vital and vibrant market towns and villages acting as thriving service centres. It is an area where people want to live, work, and visit.

Salary band of £56,080 - £59,525 per annum
Generous 14.7% employer pension contribution
23 days of annual leave and Christmas leave, rising after 5 years of continual service