Assistant Director- Development

We have big plans at Gedling Borough Council and we’re looking for exceptional individuals who can help us deliver them!

Following a transformative restructuring programme, we are looking to recruit to an Assistant Director – Development, in the Place Directorate. Focusing on being resident centric, commercially minded, data and performance driven we hope to position ourselves as the best Council in the East Midlands growing an environment where residents enjoy the lifestyle they deserve, in a place they are proud of.

For this role, we are looking for a Chartered Town Planner to provide leadership across our Development Management, Planning Policy and Building Control Teams, supported by lead officers in each service.

Full details of the role are provided in the supporting documents below, but in essence applicants must have:

• a successful track record of managing teams and the performance of individuals
• a clear understanding and knowledge of the working of local government including its legal, constitutional, financial and political context
• thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of planning law, best practice and emerging changes.
• Experience of taking the lead role at Planning Committee and presenting detailed proposals to Cabinet and Council Portfolio Holders.
• Experience of attending public meetings to provide briefings to residents and other key stakeholders on Planning Policy and Development Management matters.

You will be someone pragmatic with broad planning experience to deliver a seamless planning service and contribute to the wider delivery of the Gedling Plan. There will be a requirement to attend evening meetings, and you must be willing to travel within/outside the Borough when necessary to carry out your duties.

In return for your efforts and commitment in the role we can offer you excellent working conditions, including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing advice on a range of issues including financial and legal matters, and offering discounts on purchases from numerous retail outlets. We also offer employees significantly discounted gym membership at Gedling’s five Leisure Centres. The Council offices are situated in an award-winning park within easy reach of Nottingham City Centre and rural Nottinghamshire and include free on-site car parking.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Avery, Director for Place on 0115 901 3727

Interviews will take place 6 August 2024