Job Information
Highways Development Manager
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
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The role
Northumberland County Council is currently looking for an exceptional and innovative manager to lead its Highways Development Management team.
The post holder will have a key role to play in terms of leading, managing and directing the delivery of the Highways Development Management Service in a manner which prioritises the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the Northumberland Local Plan and made Neighbourhood Plans to meet the economic, social and environmental needs of Northumberland.
You will manage a team of professional and technical officers to carry out all statutory functions relating to Highways Development Management in relation to the delivery of developments to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
You will also manage and co-ordinate the development, monitoring and review of all policies, strategies and procedures relating to Highways Development Management.
We are offering:
- A starting salary of £ 45,495 - £49,950 (Band 10)
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Car leasing scheme
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Essential requirements:
- You must possess a Degree level or equivalent standard of general education, together with a relevant professional Civil Engineering qualification. C.Eng, I.Eng, MICE, MIHT etc.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Liz Sinnamon at Elizabeth.Sinnamon@northumberland.gov.uk
CLOSING DATE 14 MAY 2023
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed.
