Employer:Newark & Sherwood District Council 

Reference:Growth Point Manager 

Salary:up to £40,741 p.a. 

Hours:37 hours per week 

Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position 

Location:We have several sites throughout the district e.g. Kelham Hall - HQ, Leisure Centres at Southwell, Balderton, Ollerton, Blidworth, Tourist Info Centres @ Newark and Ollerton, Museum, Castle and Theatre in Newark, Cashier’s office – Town Hall in Newark, Waste and Transport Depot and Lorry Park in Newark together with several parks and open spaces throughout Newark and District. 

Closing date:05/03/2010 12:00 PM 

This is initially a one year contract, subject to review/extension if appropriate

As one of the Government Growth Points in the UK, we’re looking at an exciting future here in Newark and Sherwood District. In this senior and high profile role you will be be helping us to plan our future, and for the thousands of people across our community who will take advantage of the new homes and communities we create. Because it’s a chance to make your mark within an award-winning service, it could make a huge difference to your future too.

The Growth Point initiative has been designed to support local communities in large scale, sustainable growth and you will manage and advise the authority in achieving our targets and meeting aspirations. Essentially, you will develop innovative frameworks, identify and implement positive strategies and action plans, and negotiate with a range of Government and private organisations to drive the progress of the entire project.

With a background in development or regeneration planning, a relevant degree and professional membership, you will combine significant knowledge of implementation, development initiatives and policies with practical experience of developing and implementing projects. You are a natural leader, communicator and negotiator, but most importantly you have the energy and ambition to turn the significant opportunities we have into one of our most significant successes.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact either Steve Palframan, Strategic Director (Communities) on 01636 655500, or Janet Bradbury, external interim Head of Planning on 01636 655820.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midday 5 March 2010.
Interviews week commencing 29 March 2010.

For more information visit our website

Equal Opportunities

The Council is committed, together with the recognised trade unions, to promoting equality of opportunity in employment. This commitment applies to recruitment and selection practices, learning and development, promotion and in the application of national and local agreements in respect of pay and conditions of service.

The Council aims to ensure equality of opportunity for job applicants and employees irrespective of their age, disability, race, gender, sexuality, cultural or social background, religion or belief, trade union membership status.

This policy will be reviewed by the Council’s Joint Consultative Committee on a regular basis and at least every two years to ensure that it remains up to date.

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