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London Borough of Redbridge provided pay range
This range is provided by London Borough of Redbridge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
About the Opportunity
The role is paramount to the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities. Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, securing ‘Growth’ with new homes and regenerating the town centres, reducing inequality and offering value for money.
The post is one of four who manage Professional Officers within the Development Management Team and provide a key role in determining planning applications. The post would take the lead on the negotiation of strategic planning applications to deliver corporate objectives and the Local Plan.
This full-time permanent role offers the flexibility of working within our offices in Ilford and working from home, allowing you that extra freedom and work-life balance. The successful candidate will be accustomed to dealing with complex pre-application enquiries, planning applications, appeals and post-application work. Managing Planning Performance Agreements are a key part of the role. You will need to be self-motivated and well-organized with a positive focus on quality and detail that delivers exceptional performance.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Gavin Cooper – Development Management Manager at gavin.cooper@redbridge.gov.uk
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Government Administration
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