Assistant Director Planning

Assistant Director Planning

Full time

£86,254 - £91,508 per annum

Newcastle is a great City, one that never stands still. A City that makes history and shapes the future. Despite the global economic challenges, we have bold plans and we have already started to deliver them. We have a plan to make our City better than ever.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Planner with a proven track record in development management. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the senior team informing the future of Newcastle and helping our City thrive as the regional capital of the North East.

You will be a qualified Planner (MRTPI) with recent Local Government experience and a successful track record working with Elected Members and senior officers in developing a vision of a vibrant city.

We are looking for a candidate who is an innovative thinker with strong strategic leadership skills. You must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to develop strong working relationships with a range of internal and external partners.

You should also have significant experience in establishing and sustaining strategic relationships. If you thrive in working in a fast-paced dynamic organisation, with the ability to lead and influence at the most senior level, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about the role or arrange an informal discussion with Michelle Percy please email Michelle.Percy@newcastle.gov.uk.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

The recruitment process will be in two stages involving a brief video submission and an interview by an Elected Members Panel.

This post is politically restricted.

Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2020, 10am

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Closing date:

13 July 2020