Head of Place

2 weeks ago

Coleford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Forest of Dean District Council Full time

Forest of Dean District Council is committed to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our communities. Our priorities are centred on fostering resilient and inclusive communities that are motivated and competent to adapt to the challenges and opportunities ahead. We are dedicated to decarbonisation and nature recovery, with a view to protecting and enhancing our superb natural environment and to be carbon neutral by 2030. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

Our range of place shaping services are fundamental to the success of the council's ambition for a Fairer Greener Forest, and we are devoted to leading the response to the climate and ecological emergencies in our area. Our focus is on sustainable development to enable our communities in the Forest of Dean district and beyond to thrive, creating great places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy in our ever-evolving communities. We want our future generations to thrive too and are serious in tackling issues concerning the climate and environmental emergencies and how they relate to planning propositions.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join the Forest of Dean District Council as the Head of Place and engage our communities in shaping the Forest's future. You'll bring an energy to and animate the strategic intent of 'Our Plan' the draft Local Plan 2041, so we are all working together for a better future. This is a pivotal role, inspiring and empowering our planning services team to deliver high-quality services, aligned with council priorities, and ensuring we create thriving communities through collaboration on place-shaping initiatives.

As Head of Place, you will provide strategic vision, empowerment, and leadership for our place-shaping services, which include:

  • Development management
  • Planning enforcement
  • Forward planning
  • Strategic housing
  • Building control
  • Specialist services such as ecology and conservation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for place-shaping services to support the council's objectives and to meet the growth challenges the new NPPF brings, notably for housing.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain sustainable communities.
  • Lead the development of policies and initiatives that address the council's aspirations for environmental sustainability and economic growth.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, managing workloads, budgets, and resources to ensure teams meet performance objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement across teams, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and excellence in service delivery.
  • Act as the council's principal advisor on place-shaping matters, ensuring effective communication and representation in governance matters.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Forest of Dean by leading sustainable development initiatives and shaping the future of our district. You will have the chance to work with passionate teams and contribute to a vision that values both community well-being and environmental preservation.

Special Conditions

  • Full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes
  • This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

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