Grade I Scp 31 £40,476 to Scp 35 £44,711 plus casual car allowance
Contract 2-year fixed term
Essential Requirements current valid driving licence, qualifications - degree in town planning or equivalent qualification
The Role:
Following confirmation of £20m of MHCLG funding for the Long-Term Plan for Farnworth Town Centre, the Growth & Regeneration team is looking to recruit a Principal Project Officer to lead, manage, develop and deliver the Focus on Farnworth Long Term Plan on behalf of the Focus on Farnworth Board and the Council as accountable body.
You will be involved in developing a pipeline of programmed projects to use future years funding and delivering these on behalf of the Focus on Farnworth Board working with our partners, including voluntary organisations and the wider community.
These are exciting times for Farnworth and the role will carry on the progress made in Farnworth town centre through the recent implementation of projects funded by more than £13 million of MHCLG Future High Streets fund. You will work pro-actively and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to help shape the future of Farnworth town centre demonstrating a positive image of the service and the Council
About You:
An experienced planning or regeneration officer/practitioner with excellent communication, project management, finance and risk management skills will make you an ideal candidate for this position planning legislation and processes.
You will have experience of developing plans and projects from concept to implementation while working collaboratively with a wide range of partners with potentially competing requirements and deadlines.
You will be adept at analysing and presenting complex technical information and evidence including through the use of IT and also have excellent problem solving and communication skills.
About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.
Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.
As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.
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