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You’ll also take the financial lead on a variety of different projects across the Council, providing advice and guidance on financial viability.</p>\n<p>With your leadership, the Finance team will continue to flourish and enhance the Council’s success whatever the future may hold.</p>\n<p>So, if you are<strong> </strong>looking to take the next step up and hone your strategic skills or if you are an experienced financial leader, then come and make a lasting impact in our district.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (3 days p/w) and home working (2 days p/w).</p>\n<p>We pride ourselves in being an Investors in People Platinum employer.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Adrian Rowbotham, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Officer Finance & Trading, on 01732 227153. </p>\n<p>Or for further details on the role, the Council and the benefits of working for us, please see our <a href=\"https://sevenoaks.pagetiger.com/bosrcws/1\">Candidate Pack</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  </strong>26<sup>th</sup> February 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>18<sup>th</sup> March 2025</p>","shortDescription":"<p>Lead, inspire and develop the Finance team at Sevenoaks District Council, with responsibility for budget strategy and generating income.</p>","salaryDescription":"£70,471 - £75,546 plus a Car Allowance of £4,097.75 per annum.","publishDate":"2025-01-31T09:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/99a69df8-f064-4d97-95dd-06d9e87736f6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"1548085c-cd81-4b28-a97c-03eca7c019d9","title":"Planning Investigation Officer","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An opportunity has arisen to join the successful and respected Planning Enforcement Team. You will be part of a team that acts as custodians of the Borough ensuring that Planning Control is regulated.</p>\n<p>The role is responsible for the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control and recommending a course of action from no breach to taking formal enforcement action. These breaches will range from household extensions to checking compliance with permissions for major housing developments. The Borough is a mix of urban and rural with a large proportion of protected landscape and this adds to the variety that you will encounter daily.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and negotiation skills with experience of resolving disputes. You will be able to manage, organise and prioritise your own caseload independently and work closely with colleagues in the Development Management Team as well as the wider Planning Service. The role would be ideal for someone with some planning experience looking to broaden their knowledge of planning through the technical knowledge and experience that enforcement cases provide or someone who has an investigative background and experience of evidence gathering and preparation of cases for prosecution.</p>\n<p>You must have a full driving licence and access to a car and be physically able to carry out site inspections, which may be in rural areas and involve rough terrain.</p>\n<p>Additional benefits include hybrid working, 24 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. 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Our track record in planning and development has delivered a progressive approach to growth and economic investment, balanced with preserving the heritage and natural quality of the Borough. We are currently experiencing significant interest in investment across the Borough which is resulting in a range of planning applications for new housing, commercial and employment development.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Role:</strong> </p>\n<p>As a Senior Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to become involved in varied and challenging casework focusing on larger housing and commercial applications, as well as providing support and advice to both colleagues in other departments and Elected Members to deliver the Council’s priorities. You will also be required to provide excellent pre-application advice to applicants, developers and architects.</p>\n<p>Ideally you will have experience of not only managing a casework of challenging planning applications, but have also been involved in negotiating s106 agreements and presenting at Committees.  Experience of hearings and public inquiry appeal work is also preferable.</p>\n<p>The Council receives a broad variety of proposals across the Borough, with wide ranging opportunities for development, along with many high-level constraints providing interesting challenges for decision making.</p>\n<p>Working for Tonbridge and Malling Council you’ll have easy access from London by train and have all that Kent can offer set in stunning countryside. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within an organisation that prides itself on supporting its staff. We encourage staff to undertake vocational and technical training. 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Planning Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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Salary: £29,495 - £44,909 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus a one off golden hello payment of £3,000 and an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum.

Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Facilities Management Assistant

Sevenoaks District Council

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£25,889 - £27,115

Council Offices, Argyle Road (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Overpayment Recovery Assistant

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£18,272 - £22,021 pro rata (FTE £22,536 - £27,159)

Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Planning Enforcement Manager

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£53,520 - £56,571 plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum. In addition, you would receive a one-off golden hello payment of £3,000

Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Head of HR

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£64,372

Tunbridge Wells Town Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Communications Marketing & Events Manager

Maidstone Borough Council

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Grade 12, £49,046 - £53,594 pa

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Audit Support Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£25,019 pro-rated increasing to £25,892 pro-rated after 12 months’ satisfactory service

Council Offices, Argyle Road, Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Financial Inclusion Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£27,037

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Rough Sleeper Resettlement Manager

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£41,382

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Customer Services Advisor (Part Time)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£24,495-£27,159 FTE (£19,529.80 - £21,653.80 pro rata)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Customer Services Advisor (Full Time)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£24,495-£27,159

Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge Gateway (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Rough Sleeper Resettlement Manager

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Single Homeless Pathway Worker

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£27,037

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Enhanced job
Closing in 4 days

Head of Finance and Deputy S151 Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

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£70,471 - £75,546 plus a Car Allowance of £4,097.75 per annum.

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Lead, inspire and develop the Finance team at Sevenoaks District Council, with responsibility for budget strategy and generating income.

Closing in 1 day

Planning Investigation Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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33,535

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

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Senior Planning Officer - 2 year FTC

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£45,587 - £50,480 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum.

Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 24 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Senior Planning Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

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£45,587 - £50,480 (inclusive of a £5,000 market supplement payment) plus a £3,000 (pro-rata) Golden Hello Payment and an essential car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum

Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling (On-Site)

Posted 24 days ago

Civil Enforcement/Parking Enforcement Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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£22,820 per annum plus a market supplement of £2,100

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 26 days ago

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