Heritage à United States

Deputy Team Leader(Strategic Sites Team)

£45,417 to £49,416 inclusive annual salary, plus £6,592 annual market supplement, essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution

Permanent

Full-time (37 hours/week)

Flexible working options including hybrid

Job ref: P2260

About the role

We are looking for talented individuals who can contribute to the delivery of a high performing customer focused service.

We welcome applications from candidates with Chartered membership of the RTPI or who are eligible for membership and have demonstrable experience of workingon a range of complex planning casesinvolving Conservation Areas, Listed Building and large developments.

The Deputy Team leader will be focusing on delivering strategic scale development within the District. The role is directly involved in the full cycle of the planning process from engagement in Planning Performance Agreements at the pre application stage through to the consideration and determination of planning applications.

Our Officers take a lead on the consideration and negotiation of planning applications and provide professional expertise at Committees, Planning Appeals and Enforcement cases as required. This includes making delegated decisions, presenting to committees, engaging with colleagues, Councillors and other stakeholders to ensure the right planning outcome.

About you

You will work closely and collaboratively within a professional team for each project, supporting the Team Leader as appropriate.

Ideally, you will be a strong team player who is well organised, articulate in spoken and written communication and able to take the initiative to help drive forward individual projects and the team’s overall objectives.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

Disability Confident
We are proud to be aDisability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Ambrose, Strategic Sites Team Leader on ruth.ambrose@stalbans.gov.uk

For further details and to apply please click on the 'apply button' or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

We also have other planning vacancies available so please visit https://ce0410li.webitrent.com/ce0410li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=70754639vO to find out more.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28 July 2025.

(please do submit your application as soon as possible so we can begin our selection process)

Interviews scheduled for w/c: To be confirmed

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.