PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER

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PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER
HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL

GRADE H (£37,100 - £41,104) (dependent on skills and experience)

Ref: HB0015

Exciting times lie ahead for Havant Borough Council. With significant regeneration projects taking shape, and an emerging Local Plan shaping the future of a diverse geographical area, we are looking for talented individuals to bring our plans to life.

Our focus on learning and developing has led to a number of promotions recently. The council is now in a position to offer a range of opportunities in both planning policy and development management.

With significant regeneration and development on the horizon for the Borough of Havant, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our hard working and dedicated Development Management team to play a key role in our plans. You will have experience of complex planning cases and appeals and the ability to provide sound advice and judgements for a range of audiences, including elected Members of the council. 

This is a great opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future prosperity of our residents, businesses and customers.

In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a competitive salary, support for your continuous professional development, generous annual leave, free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more. Take a look at our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff www.havant.gov.uk/benefits-working-hbc

For a full discussion about this post please contact Steve Weaver, Development Manager, on 02392 446512. 

For full details of the role, please visit www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers. To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitmentsupport@havant.gov.uk. 

Please include the reference number in your supporting statement.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 on 28 August 2019.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.