Grade 10 £45,202 - £49,250 (inclusive of local weighting) +£3500 Market Supplement*
Full time, 37 hours per week. Permanent. (part-time working and job share considered).

Blended working available

Based in Hertford

Are you ready to take on a key role in our newly rebooted planning team? We are currently seeking a Deputy Team Leader to provide crucial support to our team as we embark on a new era under a fresh political administration, aiming to build upon the success of our high-performing service.

As the 9^th busiest district council planning authority in the country, we offer a diverse range of work that guarantees high levels of job satisfaction. You’ll have a chance to work on some of the most interesting and exciting growth projects in our region, making a lasting impact on the future of our communities. You’ll also have the chance to gain exposure to senior leaders in planning and growth across the county and bring about transformative change within the service.

We will support you every step of the way, giving you the tools and support you need to perform to the very best of your abilities and develop in your career. If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, read on.

If you're ready to step into a rewarding role and work with a talented, motivated team, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Deputy Team Leader, you will contribute to the effective management of the Planning Service and play a vital role in supporting the Development Management Team Leader and Service Manager. 

You will oversee efficient and timely consideration of planning applications and prepare committee reports and other planning documentation. Providing clear briefings to management, you will assist with budgeting and ensure all performance targets are met.

Supervising your team of planners, you will provide direction on case work and ensure a high level of motivation and discipline. You will monitor team performance, undertake regular 1-2-1 meetings and update training and policy knowledge when necessary.

About You

To be considered as the Deputy Team Leader, you will need:

• Experience of supervising or mentoring staff within a Development Management context (ideally within Local Government)
• Demonstrable experience of processing planning applications of varying nature and complexity, including defending decisions at appeal
• Experience of making informed and robust planning decisions
• Experience of presenting planning applications to committees
• Full understanding of administrative and legal procedures of planning control in Local Government and ability to apply this in practice
• Detailed knowledge of the context within which planning decisions are made, understanding the application of weight to conflicting objectives having regard to planning guidance and case law
• Full membership of or eligibility for full membership of a recognised professional body related to the work of the team
• A graduate and/or post-graduate degree in Planning, or other demonstrably relevant degree

Experience of determining planning applications under delegated authority would be desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Deputy Planning Team Leader, Deputy Development Management Team Leader, Assistant Planning Team Leader, or Planning Service Deputy Leader.

*In line with their pay policy, EHC will review the application of the Market Forces Supplement annually, and if warranted, will make adjustments in liaison with affected staff.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.

So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Deputy Team Leader, please apply via the button shown.

Closing date 24^th July at 5pm.