An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Council’s teams that discharge the Council’s statutory responsibilities as a Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. This is one of the key leadership roles in the Minerals, Waste & Environment (MWE) Service Stream of the Economy, Transport and Environment (ETE) Department of the County Council. The postholder will report to, and deputise for, the Assistant Director, and a key person on the MWE service stream management team. 

You will be responsible for setting the County Council’s strategic vision and direction for the Minerals and Waste Policy and Development Management Services and ensuring the highest quality outcomes. This will include completion of the review of Hampshire's own Minerals & Waste Plan initiated in 2021. You will also need to be commercially aware in order to further develop the commercial aspects of the teams’ work such as consultancy roles for other authorities and regional networks. As well as working collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally on Departmental and Corporate initiatives.

As the County Council’s lead Minerals, Waste and Regulatory planner, you will need to be an experienced planner, preferably within the Minerals and Waste sphere. You will be a strategic leader and able to operate equally effectively independently and as part of a team. The role will require considerable financial accountability and ability, political awareness and experience, coupled with an innovative, creative and forward-thinking skill set, in order to work closely with the Service Stream Board to lead the delivery of statutory requirements and transformation across this service area, and ensure outcomes are delivered successfully. 

What we can offer you:

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offering a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary.

The ETE Department has an established set of values that underpin our working philosophy:

• Commitment to quality: We’re proud to deliver excellent and efficient services in Hampshire
• Ambitious to improve: We challenge ourselves to innovate and work to create a sustainable future proof Hampshire
• Making a difference: We’re passionate about making a difference in Hampshire
• Working together: We work inclusively and collaboratively to deliver the right outcomes

For further information and to apply please visit: Head of Development Management and Minerals and Waste Policy HCC580490 (newjob.org.uk)