Enforcement, Compliance and Highways DM Manager

You’re someone who enjoys planning, people and problemsolving in equal measure. You’re a chartered RTPI member with extensive experience in Development Management, and you feel confident supporting and guiding lessexperienced officers. You communicate openly, build strong relationships and stay calm when things get busy. You’re comfortable handling complex applications, negotiating solutions and offering clear, balanced advice in a political environment. You enjoy helping others grow, spotting opportunities to improve how things are done, and working as part of a supportive team. Most importantly, you share our values, putting people first, working together and treating everyone with respect.

Stockport is a place full of ambition, community spirit and exciting change and our Development Management service is right at the heart of it. When you join us, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly, supportive team that genuinely cares about the work we do and the people we serve. We value fresh ideas, open conversations and a positive approach to challenges. You’ll work on a wide range of interesting projects, help shape the future of the borough and have plenty of opportunities to grow your skills. If you want to make a real difference and feel part of something meaningful, this is a great place to be.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Suzanne Broomhead at Suzanne.broomhead@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

This post is politically restricted under the terms of the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act. This dictates that you must seek the council’s permission before taking up any additional appointments or positions.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. Please also email recruitment@stockport.gov.uk.

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