Job Title – Infrastructure and Planning Officer
Location - Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH – (hybrid working is possible)
Salary range – Career Grade Band 6-8 , £30,151 - £38,296 per annum
Working Pattern – Full Time
Working hours – 36.25 Hours per week
Contract type – Permanent
Application deadline – 15 October 2023
Interview date – W/C 30 October 2023
Interview type – In person /Teams
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About the Role
We currently have an exciting vacancy within our team to help us to identify and prioritise needed strategic and local infrastructure in Trafford and assist its delivery through capturing and maximising planning obligations (S106) and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
As the first point of contact for infrastructure planning in Trafford, you will be responsible for implementing and managing an effective S106 and CIL system for financial and non-financial contributions secured through both S106 agreements and CIL payments.
At the upper end of the career grade, your input and expertise will also be invaluable in identifying and prioritising the infrastructure needed to deliver strategic development needs, assisting with the Local Plan preparation as well as any infrastructure levy review.
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; you will work together to deliver service; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
Applicants must have an HNC/HND/degree qualification (or equivalent) in the built environment/town planning or equivalent. You will have 1-2yrs experience of working in a similar environment, using administrative or financial processes and systems and an awareness of the planning system and planning legislation and policy in relation to CIL and planning obligations.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity for a someone looking to take the next step in their career or move to a dynamic and fast-paced local authority. Excellent written and communication skills are essential as you will be interacting with businesses, the general public, partner agencies, other Council officers and elected members.
The Infrastructure Planning function sits within the Strategic Planning and Growth team, which is part of the Growth, Communities and Housing Service; based at the recently rebuilt Town Hall in Stretford, and you will report to the Principal Transport Policy Officer. A flexible hours and working policy is in place and some unsocial hours working is required on occasions.
We recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our Council, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
CONTACT DETAILS
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Caroline Wright, on 07890 032576 number, email address caroline.wright@trafford.gov.uk
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About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
Trafford recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including mental health first aiders, staff network groups (LGBT+/Carers/BAME/Disability) and health and wellbeing events.
Our great benefits include:-
Local Government Pension Scheme
Home Technology Scheme
Car Lease Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Simply Healthcare
Employee Discount Scheme - 'Perks at Work'
Ability to ‘buy back’ extra annual leave
To learn more about Trafford as a place to live and work, please visit:
https://greater.jobs/content/10496/welcome-to-trafford
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