Executive Head of Service: Planning & Regulatory Services
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Havant Borough Council serves over 125,000 residents, providing a range of critical services including Housing, Regeneration & Business, Planning Policy, Licensing, Bin Collections and Council Tax to residents and businesses. An award-winning authority, it is committed to address Wellbeing (the health of our communities), Pride in Place (creating a great place to live, work and enjoy) and Growth (building our future). In October 2023 Havant Borough Council received the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award in recognition of its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
Nestled between the Solent coastline and the South Downs, working at the council provides an excellent work/life balance. Whether working from our excellent office facilities at the Public Service Plaza - conveniently situated within a few minutes' walk of a mainline train station, the bustling town centre and bus station - or making use of our generous flexible working policy, you'll find Havant Borough Council a great place to work.
Be a part of something where you can not only make a great difference but enjoy a wider range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, discounted gym membership and volunteer leave.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary, benefits, and support for your continuous professional development.
• £80,547 to £94,868 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
The role
We are looking for an experienced leader to join the Executive Leadership Team to deliver the strategic objectives of the Council's Corporate Strategy.
What do I need to have?
You must demonstrate strategic leadership and networking skills and in particular the leadership skills to manage change.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you would be responsible for leading the development and delivery of planning policy, planning development management, climate change initiatives, building control, environmental health, and licensing.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Samantha Stanley via email samantha.stanley@havant.gov.uk
To Apply
If you can deliver a service environment that places the delivery of excellent services to customers at the heart of everything we do, click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and covering letter, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful - www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midday on 6th January 2025 and interviews will be held week commencing 13th January 2025.
You will be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. For further information please go to our website.
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.