Head of Planning and Building Control

Salary: NJC HO6 or HO7 £51,802 - £58,282 per annum (With an additional 10% uplift)

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 26th November.

We have a fantastic career development opportunity available in the Senior Management Team at Fylde Council.? If you have a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes through your support, development, and motivation of others, and you enjoy resolving challenges that make every day different, then this could be the role for you.  

The council operates in a constantly changing dynamic environment. No two days are the same, with new challenges requiring creative solutions every day.  Developing great rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve outstanding success through joint working will be crucial, along with an endless amount of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. 

If you are a proven successful leader, able to get the most from your team, and are looking for a new challenge, this opportunity will provide a personal and professional development journey that you can embrace and enjoy whilst testing the limits of your talent. 

Job description 

The Head of Planning and Building Control teams are responsible for: 

• Development Management 

• Planning Enforcement  

• Plan Monitoring  

• Section 106 Monitoring 

• Street Naming and Numbering  

• Development Monitoring  

• Planning Policy and Development Plans  

• Planning Policy  

• Heritage and Conservation  

• Tree and Woodland Protection  

• Building Control and Enforcement  

• Dangerous Structures 

• Demolitions 

The successful applicant 

We are looking for a leader who: 

• Lead, manages, and motivates people to perform to the best of their ability  

• Can achieve strategic and corporate goals within a professional service area 

• Manages complex situations which requires high level knowledge and skill across a range of disciplines  

• Has the proven ability to overcome barriers to change and improvement 

What we have to offer? 

• Working for a forward-thinking dynamic council 

• Generous annual leave and a great pension offer 

• Excellent work-life balance with flexible working arrangements 

• Healthy workplace initiatives including discounted gym membership 

• A desirable and high-quality work environment 

As lead professional for the certification of planning applications, a special responsibility allowance of 10% uplift is payable in relation to this role.

Politically Restricted Post: This role is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, limiting political activity for the post-holder. 

Interview Dates 
Shortlisting will take place after the closing date, and successful candidates will be contacted via email. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a recruitment day on Tuesday, 3rd December.  

Following this, a further shortlisting will occur, and successful candidates will be invited to final interviews on 16th, 17th, and 18th December. 

For a conversation about the role and the cultural fit please contact allan.oldfield@fylde.gov.uk   

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