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SalaryPLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Are you a dynamic and visionary professional ready to make a lasting impact on Chesterfield's growth? We are seeking a talented individual to lead and coordinate the provision of planning advice for major regeneration projects and programmes within the Joint Growth Unit – the driving force behind Chesterfield's economic expansion.
Your key responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Taking the helm in guiding major regeneration projects and programme, ensuring they align with Chesterfield’s economic growth objectives.
- Strategic Planning: Spearhead the achievement of planning permissions, navigating projects seamlessly from concept to successful delivery. Maximize opportunities through strategic partnerships and external funding, contributing to sustainable, positive economic outcomes for our vibrant, local economy.
- Financial Management: Manage substantial project budgets with precision and expertise. Take charge of procurement processes with projects, ensuring financial integrity throughout.
- Innovative Development: Collaborate with economic development and planning teams, as well as the Service Director, Economic Growth, to identify, develop, and pursue new regeneration opportunities. Be a driving force behind Chesterfield's continuous growth.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in leading and co-ordinating planning advice for major regeneration projects along with demonstrated ability in managing substantial project budgets and procurement processes. A team player with the ability to work seamlessly with diverse stakeholders, fostering partnerships for success and the capacity to identify, develop and pursue innovative regeneration opportunities that contribute to economic growth.
Why choose Chesterfield?
If you are ready to play a pivotal role in Chesterfield’s economic future, apply now and be part of a team dedicated to shaping a thriving community. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Neil Johnson at Neil.Johnson@chesterfield.gov.uk or to apply please send your CV to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk and confirm which post you are interested in. For further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
The Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement and sick pay, flexible and agile working, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, discounted leisure membership and car parking.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Link to Job description and person specification is below:
https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/2423946/project-manager-planning-jd-and-ps.pdf
Link to our jobs page is below:
https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/project-manager.aspx
Closing date: 21 April 2024
Provisional interview date: To be confirmed.
Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.
