Strategic Planning are seeking a highly self motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their small yet dynamic team to assist them in the delivery of a high quality Planning service across West Suffolk.
The main focus of this role is to assist in the preparation, adoption and delivery of the Local Plan. This will be achieved by preparing background documents and evidence to support policy preparations and preparing and assisting in the preparation of supplementary planning documents, development briefs and masterplans.
You will be required to assist with the consultation and engagement process related to the preparation of policy documents, and record and summarise representations following consultation and engagement and make policy recommendations. You will be required to liaise with outside bodies/stakeholders/interested individuals/expert bodies and statutory consultees in the preparation of the policy framework and attend and present papers to Working Groups, Cabinet, Portfolio Holders etc. as required.
To undertake this role you will possess a planning degree or related subject together with membership or eligible for RTPI. Good up to date knowledge of planning legislation is essential, with preferably a minimum of one years post qualification work experience in planning.
You must have a flexible approach and a willingness to acquire new skills.
Attention to detail with problem-solving abilities are key, together with good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Site visits may be required therefore you will need the ability to travel around the area.
In return we can offer you our benefits package includes a competitive salary and pension scheme, discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, cycle to work scheme and money off household bills together with flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement as well as performance related pay rewards for those who excel.
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity or an informal chat, please contact Marie Smith, Service Manager - Planning Strategy on 01638 719260 or marie.smith@westsuffolk.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2019.
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Persons specification
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We are offering an exciting opportunity where you "earn and learn". This apprenticeship pathway will give you the hands on experience, knowledge and confidence to lead you into your chosen career and give you the chance to fully realise your potential within a fast paced and proactive organisation.
You will support the Human Resources, Learning and Development and Payroll team by dealing with general correspondence, telephone enquires and message taking. Supporting training events by promoting internal courses, booking venues and co-ordinating delegates and carrying out general administration tasks. You will also experience working within the wider Human Resources and Payroll team and assisting with recruitment and payroll tasks.
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate good communication and IT skills and have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
In return we offer a variety of excellent benefits, together with support and supervision of which full details can be found on the apprenticeship information page.
If you are starting out in your career, or looking for an opportunity to pursue a new career we would be interested in hearing from you.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Juliet Fulford, Learning and Development Advisor on 01284 757047 or email juliet.fulford@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Person specification
As a member of the Planning and Regulatory Support team, you will be assisting in providing an effective and efficient administration service. This will include customer enquiries, administrative support using IT skills to access and input information on IT systems, raising purchase orders, invoices and making payments. The role offers lots of variety where no two days are the same within a fast pace office, supportive and friendly environment.
On the Planning and Regulatory support team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Dawn Hale, System & Technical Support Team Leader on 01284 757303 or dawn.hale@westsuffolk.gov.uk
As a member of the ICT team, you will assist them in providing skilled and efficient support for desktop hardware and systems throughout the council and its partner organisations. You will learn how to build, install and maintain PC workstations and with experience become involved in resolving calls to our Helpdesk. You will assist with ICT aspects of office moves, provide general administrative support to the ICT function as well as experiencing working within the wider ICT team.
On the ICT team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 Infrastructure Technician qualification, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate good communication and IT skills and have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths, English and ICT or equivalent. A Diploma or A level in Computing - level 3 would be beneficial for this role but not essential. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Sally Hayhoe, Customer Support Team Leader on 01284 757236 or email sally.hayhoe@westsuffolk.gov.uk
We are seeking a Temporary Accommodation Officer to work within the Housing team to assist in the delivery of a high quality housing service across the authority.
The main duties include the co-ordination and arranging of suitable temporary accommodation for applicants. Compiling and issuing of formal notices to applicants and maintaining the homelessness temporary accommodation and the Home-Link databases. You will also assist the West Suffolk Lettings partnership co-ordinator and in the absence of Advice & Prevention Officers, receive applications and conduct initial assessment of eligibility for temporary accommodation and a range of other housing issues.
You must have experience of working with the general public, be a team player with well developed communication and written skills, and have a high level of keyboard/IT skills. Housing experience is not essential but a willingness to learn is a must.
In return we can offer you our benefits package which includes discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, and money off household bills, together with a competitive salary and pension scheme. Our flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement with an option to buy additional leave.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Zoe Bennett, Team Leader (Advice & Prevention) on 01284 757062
We are looking for a strong administrator, interested in joining an enthusiastic, dedicated and professional HR, Payroll and team on a temporary basis for up to 6 months to provide maternity cover.
You will work as part of the HR Business Support team providing an effective and efficient HR administration service, as well as being the first line of contact for all general HR enquiries. You will be working mainly with the Midland iTrent HR/Payroll system, administering the recruitment process and inputting payroll changes - previous experience is not essential. You should be organised, have good attention to detail, be able to work under pressure to meet payroll deadlines and have a good understanding of HR processes.
In return we can offer you our benefits package which includes discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, and money off household bills, together with a competitive salary and pension scheme. We also have flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jackie Young, HR Team Leader, on 01284 757003.
Interviews will take place on Friday 8 November 2019
Can you give clear direction to a team with confidence, and conviction; thrive on constant change, work across boundaries and find solutions when the future is not prescribed and may change?
With housing being one of the council's three strategic priorities, an exciting opportunity has arisen within West Suffolk's Senior Management Team. At the heart of West Suffolk's delivery of its high quality services, this role requires the distribution and achievement of defined objectives and outcomes both individually, though the housing team and by supporting the rest of the council and its other partners to address the housing priorities of West Suffolk.
West Suffolk has a reputation for being forward facing and innovative, and this role is key in providing professional leadership and management of the council's Strategic Housing team comprising of several functions including strategic and housing development, as well as managing a number of external operational contracts such as Barley Homes and being responsible for driving forward the development and delivery of the council's aspirations around a range of new housing investment initiatives.
The role includes leading work to maximise the value of the council's assets and systems, by understanding customer needs, improving efficiency, working in partnership and generating income from the service.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and negotiator and will be responsible for providing effective leadership and operational management to the housing team, ensuring that staff adopt the values and expected behaviours of the organisations and deliver a high performance culture. An appropriate qualification in housing development, property or building related services (e.g. CIH, RICS or CIOB) together with proven and well established post qualification experience is essential.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Julie Baird, Assistant Director - Growth at julie.baird@westsuffolk.gov.uk or alternatively call 01284 757613 or 07960 868420.