Description Salary: £71,469 - £76,054 Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Week commencing Monday 31 March 2025 Wiltshire is proud to be one of the largest and most ambitious planning authorities in the country. We are on a mission to become the best planning service we can be. To take us to the next level, we would like to appoint a highly motivated and talented Head of Service. Your job is simple. You will deliver fantastic customer service, excellent performance and innovative service improvements. If you think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. As part of our agile and high-performing team, you’ll enjoy: Flexible working hours. Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid working arrangements with modern, open plan offices. Career development opportunities. Exciting and varied projects that make a real difference to our communities. Explore more benefits here New to Wiltshire? Wiltshire’s rich heritage, beautiful landscapes and vibrant communities make it a fantastic place to live, work and grow. We border Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset. Almost half of our county is labelled as a Natural Landscape, and we are home to iconic world heritage sites like Stonehenge and Avebury. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Nic Thomas, Director of Planning, at Nic.Thomaswiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225713283. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you