Head of Built Environment and Regulation
Head of Built Environment and Regulation
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Job Description
Grade SH31
About the Role
The Head of Built Environment and Regulation is a critical role and fulfils the duties which is determined by the Councils Constitution protocol (Part 5 Section D and Article 12). We are looking for someone who will provide pro-active and effective leadership ensuring that all of its resources are aligned to the delivery of strategic objectives of the Built Environment and Regulation service.
You will play a full and active part in the corporate and strategic leadership of the Council through individual direction and the membership of the Corporate Management Team. Furthermore you will provide high quality advice to the Council its Executive and its supporting committees on all areas falling within the Built Environment and Regulation service. As a Head of Service you will lead future resource allocation and financial planning to achieve the Councils short-term and long-term goals as well as adapting to meet LGR requirements as they fall due.
The Head of Built Environment and Regulation will be the Lead Officer responsible for ensuring all the statutory duties are met within their service areas. To accord with the Councils scheme of delegation and due to the complex nature of Development Management and Planning Policy the post holder will need to hold Chartered RTPI status.
Please complete your expression of interest by clicking on the link indicated. This should be less than 250 words and outline briefly your professional qualifications and experience attaching a copy of your CV.
Closing date: 13th June 2025 (mid-day)
Interview date with Appointments Sub Committee: TBA
Contact details
For an informal discussion please contact Nick Steevens CEO
Our Commitment
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors. We are also open to conversations about flexible working on many of our roles so please feel free to ask us about working patterns during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities
Surrey Heath Borough Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability please callto discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.
Please note:
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines which includes standard identification referencing and unspent conviction checks. Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
For the best chance of successful application please read the Job Description and Personal Specification fully before applying for this vacancy as it contains information you will need to refer to when applying. We do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed application form. To reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. If you choose to submit your CV with your application form we request that you remove all your personal details before uploading your CV. This will ensure that Managers cannot see your personal details when completing their shortlist. If you have not heard from the council within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be removed and confidentially disposed of 6 months after the closing date.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
