Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£38,223 - £54,707 Per Annum Plus Benefits (Depending on experience)
37 hours
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Principal Highways Development Management Officer to join our highways team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.
As Principal Highways Development Management Officer you will play an integral role in supporting and representing the Highways and Transport team in association with the design, planning and delivery of new highways and streets within the borough. This includes representing the highways and transport service at planning committees and appeal hearings/inquiries.
Benefits
Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more!
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Malcolm Pinto (Head of Engineering, Development and Delivery) – malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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