Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity cover for 12 months, until 10th January 2025) Start date from: 8th January 2024
Hours: 37 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and positive person to work within our busy development management section to provide maternity cover for 12 months. Specialising in dealing with minor and smaller scale major planning applications, experience of dealing with larger major planning applications would be welcomed.
-You will have the ability to process and assess a range of different planning proposals within rural and urban areas.
-You will have demonstrable experience in negotiating with a range of stakeholders, while having sound knowledge of the planning process.
Even though it would be for a fixed period you will be an important part of our development management team within an authority that strives for positive outcomes to build a brighter future for the Island. For the right candidate there may be the scope to extend beyond 12 months.
This is an excellent role for someone looking to take the next step in their planning career, or keen to explore a new environment.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Russell Chick – russell.chick@iow.gov.uk or Sarah Wilkinson – sarah.wilkinson@iow.gov.uk
or telephone: 01983 821000
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available to new employees specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a role with us. If you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible get your travel costs reimbursed. Further details are available upon request.
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We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. If unsuccessful, we actively encourage you to revisit our job pages and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 7 December 2023