Planning & Operations Manager / Business Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager / Senior Business Manager

Location: Luton LU1

Salary: £30,153 - £32,486 a year plus £2,000 market supplement

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday, 1st May 2018

The Company:

The Council move as one team. They're champions of fresh thinking, and aren't afraid of a challenge. They listen to their people - a good idea can come from anywhere, or anyone. So here you'll have a voice: one that changes lives for the better. And together, you'll realise the remarkable every day.

The Role:

The Council has an exciting opportunity within their Development Management and Control Service providing operational support for the processing and planning applications, appeals and enforcement cases. You will also develop and manage the Information Systems necessary for the successful delivery of the planning service.

Within your team, the aims is to provide a quality planning service to customers and improve the living environment for the people of Luton whilst assisting economic development and the regeneration of the town. Development Management and control plays a key role in the delivery of the Luton Investment Framework.

This opportunity is pivotal to the Development Management Service in ensuring the efficient and effective maintenance and operation of complimentary systems which enable professional planning and enforcement staff to carry out their duties.

About you:

To be able to carry out this role you will need excellent organisational skills, be able to work under pressure and be able to manage and prioritise your own workload and that of others.

You will have the opportunity to develop your already existing skills of using your own initiative to make judgements and decisions and take action. You will also be able to develop your existing knowledge of planning applications, associated legislation, planning regulations, land searches, appeals and inquiry procedures

Additional information:

The Council offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Childcare vouchers (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Local government pension with generous employer contribution
• Excellent support and development
• Relocation package available up to £8,500 (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
• Half price season ticket on Thameslink train line
• Discounted shopping including gym membership and Vauxhall cars
• The Council is proud to support the Key Worker Housing Scheme in helping and supporting eligible employees in finding suitable housing.

Please visit the website for a full Job Description and Person Specification - this will be emailed to you.

Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the link to the council's website to apply for the role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; General Manager, Coordinator, Business Development Manager, Deputy Manager, Line manager, Operations manager, Manager, Supervisor, Production manager, Leader, Coach may also be considered for this role.