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£13,900 + diploma funding: KETCHUM
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We are seeking to recruit to our team of Planning Advice Assistants. This role involves the initial processing of Planning and Building Regulations applications, operating the Council’s Electronic Document Management and back office computer systems, advising members of the public on Planning and Building Control matters and other general administrative duties as required. Whilst some knowledge of Planning and/or Building Control would be desirable, full training will be provided. We are a modern service making extensive use of technology, so excellent IT skills are essential. You will have experience of using computer systems for the storage and retrieval of information. Experience of using Electronic Document Management or GIS systems would be an advantage. Applicants should have previous experience of working with the general public and possess good organisational skills, have the ability to prioritise workloads, be able to work to deadlines and have excellent verbal communications skills, both on the telephone and face to face. For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Quinn on 01524 582342 or email cquinn@lancaster.gov.uk

£29,000 per annum: NATIONAL TRUST
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£29,236 - £31,754: Knowsley Council Are you an experienced Development Control Planner ready to take on a key role in delivering our service - which we are always looking to improve?

£30,126 p.a. to be reviewed: Cornwall Council Working in the Historic Environment Advice Team, there is a vacancy for 2 post holders to give professional conservation advice, within the Development Management process as well as providing an input to policy development and strategic plans on matters c Truro

£38,961 - £41,610: London Borough of Hounslow Hounslow, lying immediately to the east of Heathrow Airport, yet only 30 minutes away from the centre of London, is a Borough with a diverse multicultural community, full of opportunities and challenges. LB Hounslow

£23,970 - £30,390: London Borough of Hounslow Hounslow, lying immediately to the east of Heathrow Airport, yet only 30 minutes away from the centre of London, is a Borough with a diverse multicultural community, full of opportunities and challenges. LB Hounslow

c. £47,000 pa + Car Option: St Albans District Council You will provide clear leadership and direction for the implementation and delivery of our District Vision, by assisting in the delivery of place shaping, through spatial planning and playing a key role in creating funding and partnership packages. St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary £32,305 pa plus Work Life Balance/Wellbeing Options/Benefits: KEEP BRITAIN TIDY
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Starting salary up to £40,000: GROUNDWORK LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE
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£23,000 - £27,000: GROUNDWORK LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE
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£23000: HARRIS HILL
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£27 000 - £30 000: ACRE RESOURCES
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£25k - £40k + benefits: RWE npower renewables With over 450 MW of wind and hydro capacity in the UK alone, RWE npower Renewables is one of the nation's leading renewable energy developers and operators, and we are still growing. Swindon / Barnard

Highly Competitive: Judd Farris Property Recruitment A leading planning and development consultancy that advise a wide range of public and private sector organisations nationwide are currently seeking to employ a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant.

£50k: Randstad A Local Authority requires a Town Centre Transformation Programme Manager for a 2 year fixed term contract. Home Counties

The Planning Services Team of the Planning and Trading Standards Service requires a conscientious administrator to carry out general administrative duties. The Team supports the officers within the Service area in maintaining the filing systems, stationery supplies, recording and distribution of post inputting data to application systems and all other clerical duties. A good telephone manner is essential since there will be occasional contact with suppliers and the public. You will be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ideally, have experience of Uniform and Agresso software. You must also be a good teamworker.

£30,134: Countryside Council for Wales Would you like to help sustain Wales' natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it? Then join us and become a Regional Policy Advisor. Cardiff or Swansea

£33,000: LANGTON N4P
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£35 - £45K pro rata: THE MUSIC MARKET
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Grade PO6, Spinal Point 46 £40,716 - £43,368: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
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Grade PO2, Spinal Point 35 £30,987 - £33,510: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
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Planning Manager / Policy Planner (RTPI) Our two clients are forward thinking local authorities, based in one of the most attractive areas of the country. They are now looking for a Shared Planning Policy Service professional, who is a competent and enthusiastic person who is able to communicate well at all levels. An excellent benefits package is on offer including a final salary pension scheme. Position: Shared Planning Policy Service Manager Location: Based between Abingdon and Wallingford, South Oxfordshire Benefits: Final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, numerous well-being initiatives. Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 26 March Interview date: Wednesday 14 April ROLE: To work corporately and ensure that service and operational objectives of each council are met, and that all customers receive services which provide improvement and value for money. To provide effective leadership and development for the teams, and to encourage best practice in a joint working arrangement. And to facilitate informed decisions by ensuring that officers and councillors are appraised of issues and receive relevant, best practice professional advice RESPONSIBILITIES: * To manage a joint, proactive, multi-disciplinary professional team of specialist staff (approx. 40 people), and ensure work is undertaken in accordance with statutory procedures/deadlines, provide consistent outputs and support the delivery of the other planning/council teams. * To lead on, project manage and deliver on time each council’s planning policy framework (local development framework or successor) , supplementary planning documents /development briefs and masterplan or any joint planning policy framework, including consultation and engagement of the local community and reviewing reports/background papers * To ensure business support is consistently provided and offered proactively across both councils and to drive continuous improvement to deliver improved service to customers and offer training. d* To negotiate with developers and determine applications, give professional advice to internal/external customers and advise on transport matters, write and present reports to cabinet/executive, run workshops, contribute to strategies, policies and initiatives, act as expert witness in planning appeals and presenting the council’s case at inquiries, examinations, tribunals. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: * A corporate manager who is energetic, determined and positive enough to develop the joint working arrangements of the councils. * Has a relevant professional planning qualification or equivalent qualification and is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. * An in-depth knowledge and management experience of planning policy or a relevant planning service team and a good understanding of operational issues and experience of achieving service outcomes in planning. * Proven success in leading, developing a service team, with particular reference to customer-focus in delivering that service, performance management and budget monitoring. * A successful track record of operating in a political context and winning the respect, trust and confidence of councillors, staff, customers and partners, demonstrates a commitment to self and staff development and knowledge of equality and diversity issues as they impact on the service and team. Please note that all candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted via email and asked to complete an on-line application process. You will need to complete this process before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered. Because our clients application process consists of completing a detailed application form please be aware that if you apply within 48 hours of the closing date we may not be able to process your application quickly enough in order for you to complete the final stage. You may have experience in the following roles: Shared Planning Policy Service Manager, Planning Manager, Policy Planner, Urban Planning Manager, Development Control Planner, Spatial Planning Manager, Planning Policy Manager, Planning Consultant, Transport Planner, This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWebRecruitment.com, the UK’s leading Flat Fee Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWebRecruitment.com are those of an employment agency. Ref: EWR No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.

Ladypool is a school in the process of creating new opportunities for pupils and staff. Governors are seeking to appoint a creative thinker to join our Leadership Team and become a successful Team Leader for Performance Management. If you would like to help shape our future and have the following skills, then you would be ideally suited to this role. We seek to appoint a person who can: be responsible for the management of the School’s finances, premises and site management and a team of administration staff; lead and manage project development; give advice to the Senior Leadership Team on School Development Planning and finance; communicate effectively at all levels; has a commitment to high standards; can maintain/implement a robust HR administration process.

£28,500: The Crown Estate In this role you will offer an efficient and effective support service to our external affairs and marine spatial planning (MSP) team London

Salary Negotiable dependent upon skills plus Extensive Benefits: BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LLP
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£35,000: NATIONAL TRUST
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Salary circa £20,000 dependent upon skills plus Extensive Benefits: BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LLP
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Salary Negotiable dependent upon skills plus Extensive Benefits: BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LLP
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Salary circa £20,000 dependent upon skills plus Extensive Benefits: BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LLP
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Salary £16,000 - £18,000 dependent upon skills plus Extensive Benefits: BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LLP
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£49,897 to £54,212: EasyWebRecruitment To work corporately and ensure that service and operational objectives of each council are met, and that all customers receive services which provide improvement and value for money. Abingdon and Wallingford

City Planning is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated person with knowledge of environmental appraisal techniques to work in its Planning Strategy and Projects team. The successful candidate will provide a crucial role in undertaking sustainability appraisals of key planning policy documents and advising on the sustainability issues arising, including assisting in compiling evidence for the public examination of the Council's Core Strategy this summer. Closing date: 26th March 2010. Interview date: 7th April 2010. Start date: May 2010.

£22,500 per annum: LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST
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c. £90k: ELWA
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Do you want to contribute to the development and implementation of LB Bromley’s 2020 vision for its town centres? Do you have the imagination, drive and enthusiasm to forge lasting partnerships and to deliver innovative services and activities? Do you enjoy using your powers of persuasion, communication and your previous experience to turn challenges into successes? Can you lead a team of people to create competitive and sustainable town centres across a London borough? If so, you could make a great success of our new Senior Town Centre Management post. The London Borough of Bromley’s Renewal and Recreation Portfolio Plan seeks to achieve a balance between supporting businesses and residents in the current recessionary climate, encouraging conditions for growth and placing Bromley in a strong position for the economic upturn when it happens. A new Economic Partnership for the borough has therefore been established as part of the Local Strategic Partnership network that brings together local business representatives, Business Link, Further and Higher Education, Jobcentre Plus and the London Borough of Bromley. This partnership will develop an economic strategy and associated action plan aimed at providing long-term prosperity for the borough. Your role will be to contribute towards this plan, support people working and living in the borough’s town centres and to promote these centres as places in which to show, visit, live and invest. A basic salary of £36,306 - £38,961 is offered plus performance related bonus, subject to meeting mutually agreed targets.

£25,000 - £30,000: SUMMIT SKILLS
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£30,000 - £40,000: SUMMIT SKILLS
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£35,000 to £40,000 pa: RSPB
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£40,000 - £50,000: SUMMIT SKILLS
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Salary: Up to £29,500: GROUNDWORK SOUTH WEST
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Salary: Up to £29,500: GROUNDWORK SOUTH WEST
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Up to £65,000 + bonus and competitive pension: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
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£30,134: Countryside Council for Wales Would you like to help sustain Wales' natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it? Then join us and become a Regional Policy Advisor Cardiff or Swansea

With a population of 150,000 and covering 500 square miles, Harrogate is one of the largest shire districts in England. Located to the north of the Leeds/Bradford conurbation, between the Yorkshire Dales and the City of York, the district has a high quality environment with a variety of settlements from the sub-regional town of Harrogate to the upland villages of Nidderdale. We are looking for someone to be the Council’s expert on transportation, providing policy advice and securing improvements to the transport network. With the ability to engage effectively with decision makers inside and outside the Council, you will have a key role in ensuring that the Council’s transport priorities are reflected in local, City-Region and regional strategies. Working as part of the Planning Policy Team, you will be responsible for delivering the transport objectives of the recently adopted LDF Core Strategy and provide specialist advice on highway and transport aspects of the emerging Sites and Policies document. With an appropriate degree, you will have substantial experience of transport planning in a policy environment and have excellent communication and analytical skills. For an informal discussion, please call Dave Allenby, Chief Planner (Forward Planning) on 01423 556576. Closing date for Applications: 11 April 2010. Interviews: To be arranged.

Up to Circa £80K plus benefits: Osborne Richardson London

£28,500.00: THE CROWN ESTATE
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£35,935 - £43,914 per annum: MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
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Package up to c.£60k: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council As a 4 star improving strongly organisation, we are proud of where we have got to in Stockport. Stockport

Property Services manages over 150 properties with a diverse property portfolio ranging from schools to leisure centres. We are seeking a Senior Information Systems Officer to act as first point of contact in relation to building information and to assist with the management of building data and the up keep building records. We are looking for a committed individual with good all round knowledge of managing information management systems. You should possess a sound knowledge of GIS, CAD and management of databases. You will have experience in working in a property environment and strong communication and customer focus skills across all levels. Being self-motivated and having an ability to work on your own initiative is key to this position. Your main duties will include: Maintain and update property building data. Assist in developing and improving processes and procedures. Preparation of CAD drawings For an informal discussion please contact Andy Green Maintenance Manager 01635 519831

Planning, Housing and Regeneration Directorate Design and Heritage Team Delivering a Successful City-Suburb and Realising Barnet’s Three Strands Approach: Protect, Enhance, Grow Barnet is the fastest growing Outer London Borough. We have set ourselves an ambitious new homes target of 20,000 by c.2016. In the context of the level of growth proposed over the next 15-20 years, and the need to protect and enhance existing quality suburbs, it is vital that the borough achieves high quality, sustainable and inclusive design in all new development and provides clear leadership on design matters. Barnet also has 18 conservation areas and over 2000 listed buildings which require proactive protection as one of the borough’s most important assets. A major review of all Barnet’s Conservation Areas and preparation of up to date, detailed Character Appraisals and Management Plans is underway. Once completed these will provide a vital tool to support the management and protection of the key historic areas of the borough. To ensure the delivery of high quality design and the protection of Barnet’s important historic areas a dedicated Design and Heritage Team has recently been created. We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic, appropriately qualified and well organised officer to support the work of the team particularly on Conservation Area Appraisal work and the review of design guidance. The post is a Planner/Senior Planner post but we would anticipate appointing at the Planner grade initially. For an informal discussion contact Lucy Shomali, Head of Strategy (Planning and Housing) on 020 8359 4749. Closing date: 22 March 2010. Interviews: w/c 29 March 2010.

£44,411 - £49,866p.a.: Erewash Borough Council Erewash is a Growth Point Area, located in Derbyshire but working with Nottingham City and other Nottinghamshire Authorities on our aligned Core Strategies. In this senior and highly visible role, you will take the lead in delivering key sustainable grow Long Eaton, Derbyshire

At Havering Council, we’re making our services even more effective and efficient by transforming the way we work. At the heart of this change is our new Transformation Team. Combine your financial management experience with a track record of delivering change, and you could join this influential team in a newly created and wholly challenging role. Reporting to our Head of Financial Services, you’ll take the lead financial role on the corporate transformation programme, contributing to its management and delivery. We’ll look to you to work with the Team and service managers to identify financial efficiencies – and put practical frameworks in place to achieve them. Whether providing professional advice, monitoring budgets or ensuring business cases are robust, you’ll work to get results that the people of Havering will benefit from noticeably. While it’s not essential that you’re from a public sector background, it’s vital that you have substantial, relevant financial management experience within a large complex organisation. What’s more, your proven skills in financial planning and accounting must be combined with a full CCAB qualification – and a thorough understanding of change management. Naturally, you’ll be at an advantage with an understanding of the local government political process. However, more important will be your ability to communicate, lead and inspire change in others. Any disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria set out in the person profile for a job will be guaranteed an interview. To apply or find out more go to www.havering.gov.uk/jobs and apply on-line. CVs will only be accepted in addition to a completed application form. For help and advice with the on-line process you can contact the technical support team at JGP on 0845 868 431. Closing date for receipt of applications is on Monday 29th March 2010. We reserve the right to close this post early.

: CABE Would you like to be involved in CABE's planning work? London

£18 - £23 Per Hour: Matchtech An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Control Planner with an EIA focus East of England

Environment and Regeneration Strategic Planning and Regeneration Islington Working Supervisor (Fixed term contract till March 2011) Grade/Salary: PO3, £35,055 - £37,851 p.a. Ref: ER/1786/SG This is an exciting opportunity to join the management team of Islington Working, a project which supports Islington residents to access employment and training, and works with local employers to improve employment opportunities for local residents. You will be working closely with Islington Working for Parents, which is focused on pioneering new ways of reducing the levels of child poverty and improving the life chances of Islington children. This post will directly manage a team supporting residents to access employment, often based in outreach locations, and will help and guide them in developing strategies for progressing clients into work. Based in the Environment and Regeneration Department, you will have experience of developing a team delivering effective partnership working to produce effective services. This post will require that you have access to sensitive personal data and this will require you to undertake a satisfactory enhanced level, Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) Clearance. If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Nicky Freeling, Islington Working Team Manager on 020 7527 6771. Closing date: Tuesday 23 March 2010 Interview date: Wednesday 31 March 2010

£19,126 - £21,519: Cheshire West and Chester Specialist Environmental Services Cheshire

£29,236 - £35,321: Suffolk County Council Specialising in Minerals and Waste this small team offers an experienced individual with proven track record and excellent understanding of planning legislation a unique opportunity to handle a diverse workload spread across a large rural County. Ipswich

£19-£27 per hour: Randstad A London Local Authority is currently recruiting a Project Manager (Planning Business Process and E-Planning) The purpose of this post is to identify, manage and deliver projects impacting on the following areas: Planning, Policy , and Regeneration London

up to £35,430 p.a.: Eastbourne Borough Council We are looking for a qualified planner with substantial post qualification experience to take a key role in the team. Eastbourne