Information Officer (Development Management)

Redditch Borough Council

£17,364 - £23,344 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

37 hours per week

1 x Permanent Contract

2 x Two Year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension)

All positions are ideally suited for Job Share and potential candidates are encouraged to apply on this basis

Please clearly state which post you are applying for on your application form and whether you would like to be considered for a Job Share opportunity

Who are we?

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Councils are neighbouring Authorities in north Worcestershire. The Development Management team is a shared planning service between the two Authorities. We are an enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly team. The post is based in Redditch.

What do we want you to do?

Provide administrative support to the Development Management function, primarily by correcting and accurately inputting and capturing data (textual and spatial) associated with the Council’s internal planning database system.

The role may also include carrying out planning history searches for external bodies, responding to requests for copies of planning Decision Notices and associated Legal Agreements, personal search requests and enquiries for planning information from Solicitors.

Why should you join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that consistently delivers high quality development and outstanding standards of customer service.

We also offer the following benefits:

• Free and secure staff parking at both the Redditch and Bromsgrove headquarters

• Smart, modern offices in Redditch Town Centre located within walking distance to bus and train stations and major retailers

• Opportunity to undertake home working, with supplied IT equipment and dedicated IT assistance

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 after five years local government service plus statutory holidays and one fixed day per annum

• Flexible working hours and the operation of a flexi-system of up to 2 days off per months

• Concessionary rates for the use of leisure facilities in Bromsgrove and Redditch

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

• Use of 24 hour employee assistance programme offering free legal and personal advice

• Car, technology, Cycle2Work and Healthcare salary sacrifice opportunities

• Staff benefits from national High Street and leisure providers

Want more information?

Please contact Dale Birch, Development Management Manager, on 01527 881341 or email d.birch@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midnight on Wednesday 13 November 2019. The interviews will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2019 (alternative dates can be made available if requested).

For further information and to apply visit www.wmjobs.co.uk and select Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils from the Our Employers link at the top of the home page. Alternatively, contact our recruitment line on (01527) 534117. CV's will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

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