Enforcement & Appeals Team Leader

This key post is responsible for the effective management of our enforcement and appeals team. We are looking for a highly organised motivated and ambitious planner with considerable experience in development management and/or enforcement with a relevant town planning or equivalent qualification and preferably membership of the RTPI. You would ideally have:

· Proven ability to manage, motivate, and support staff to meet deadlines

· Excellent communication/presentation and organisational skills

· Negotiation skills

· Ideas to contribute towards the continuous improvement of the Council’s planning service

· Driving licence and access to a car

This is a full time post (36 hours per week), with a benefits package which includes 25-30 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Government Service), final salary pension scheme, flexible working hours and free use of leisure facilities.

Closing date: 15 February 2012

Interview date: 28 February 2012