About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Mid Kent Planning Support at Maidstone Borough Council, by taking responsibility for the service’s improvement plan and working with client authorities delivering key planning and local land charges projects. The role will also liaise with ICT and external suppliers to maximise performance and delivery, and provide data analysis and information to managers to drive improvements across the service and supported teams. The post is offered on a remote basis with occasional travel to Maidstone as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who has hands-on project delivery experience with excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise, and a track record of delivering projects. Experience in planning and local land charges is desirable but not essential as long as you can demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving and delivery. Excellent people skills are necessary to liaise with clients on projects which have tight deadlines whilst taking ownership of queries and problems through to resolution.
Our Offer
* Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
* 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles
* Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave
* Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New Year
* Free parking
* Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, and part-time
* Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
* Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family
* Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
* Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
* Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax
* Annual flu vaccine
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays, and shopping
* Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
* A professional fee payment, if required for the role
Selection Process
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful following shortlisting can expect an interview. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Maidstone Borough Council has a Sponsor License which enables successful candidates in eligible roles to be sponsored for work Visa purposes.
For further information or if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Ryan O’Connell on 01622 602503 or Caroline Pieri on 01622 602130.
Interview Date: Wednesday 08 November 2023
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