Operational Director of Planning and Building

London Borough of Redbridge
Up to £120,000
Hackney

At Redbridge, we’re ambitious for our place and our people. We want to create one of the best places to live and work in the capital, and our new Operational Director for Planning and Building will play a key role in enabling big changes and regeneration plans across the borough. A chartered town planner, you will lead an award-winning service and be passionate about serving our diverse communities, as well as innovative in your approach to working with developers and our residents to bring about positive, impactful change. Big housing targets, the arrival of Crossrail and a new cultural quarter offer great potential and the chance to be part of a borough that wants to do big things.

THE ROLE

The Operational Director of Planning and Building will lead Redbridge’s Planning and Building Control services and have a wider remit as the Corporate Director of Regeneration and Culture’s deputy across regeneration, economic development, corporate property, capital delivery and leisure and culture services.

They will lead this work in a culturally and ethnically diverse borough and carefully balance the need to be efficient while being responsive to our residents.

INFORMATION

Download the welcome letter and links below to find out about the role.

WELCOME LETTER     LINKS     JOB DESCRIPTION    
Timeline

Closing date
Sunday 12 March 2023

Preliminary interviews (virtual)
27th and 28th March 2023

Final Panel interviews (in person)
w/c 17 April 2023