Head of Planning
- Employer
- Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
- Location
- Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AE
- Salary
- £62,538 - £74,164 per annum inclusive of outer fringe allowance
- Closing date
- 7 Feb 2021
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Community Development, Community/Neighbourhood Renewal, Planning, Policy and Strategy, Regeneration
- Function
- Head of Department, Planner
- Sector
- Local Authority
The borough of Welwyn Hatfield offers a wide range of planning opportunities; within our boundary lies the world’s second Garden City, a popular new town, two universities, beautiful greenbelt countryside and nationally important Grade I listed buildings and parks, giving planning a prominent profile.
As Head of Planning, you will be playing a vital role in the council’s major development schemes and will represent the council in a number of growth and regeneration and business partnerships, supporting local priorities and regeneration aspirations at a strategic level.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and experienced planner. You will be building on our success to date, leading and transforming our planning service as part of the council’s ambitious modernisation agenda.
The successful candidate will also lead the council’s climate change and economic development strategies, both vital parts of the pandemic recovery plan. Additionally, as a member of our senior management team, this role includes the opportunity to work across the council on a diverse range of transformation and other corporate projects.
We are focused on delivering an excellent service to our residents and community. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our team
Closing date for applications is 7 February 2021.
Assessments will be held w/c 8 February and interviews will be held 18 and 19 February 2021.
Equal Opportunities
Welwyn Hatfield – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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