Head of Development Management

Salary: £72,975 - £84,333 per annum

Grade: I

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

We are seeking an exceptional and engaging individual to join us as Head of Development Management. We specifically want a candidate who has the drive to take our service forward and demonstrates a high level of ambition. You will need a background in Development Management with a capacity to lead a service through change. The Development Management service works on a range of cases, ranging from nationally significant through the householder proposals. Performance is critical to Thurrock’s planning service and you will be expected to ensure we continue on our improvement journey. 

This is an opportunity to learn how to bring a Council out of intervention, you will play an integral role in facilitating and guiding the Council on its journey to modernisation and financial sustainability - whilst transforming ways of working with our internal staff, elected members, residents, and leadership.

On the other side of the change, as we leave intervention, expect career defining moments and a sense of pride that the Borough is not only fit for purpose but is ready to lead the way forward.

What’s in it for you:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity in an organisation that is committed to delivering better services for its residents, communities, and staff. You benefit from a range of benefits. 

Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.  career average pension scheme  relocation packages  interest-free loans for green travel such as bikes or public transport season tickets  salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes  maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave above the statutory minimum  employee assistance programme to provide support to employees both at and outside of work  flexible working to help balance work and personal life including job sharing, part-time working and home working  buying additional annual leave  career break scheme for up to 2 years  wide range of courses to support employee development  discounted rates for national restaurants, retailers, attractions and experience days  discounts with local suppliers including cycle, beauty and fashion stores, restaurants, estate agents and driving schools 24-hour health advice and support 

We also offer a hybrid working set-up, our office is just a 2-minute walk from the train station with rapid links in and out of Central London. Candidates are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post. 

If you have any queries regarding the post or would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ashley Baldwin – Chief Planning Officer on Ashley.baldwin@thurrock.gov.uk    

Advert Closing Date:

Redeployment Only: 17th February 2025 Internal & External: 16th March 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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