St Albans enjoys 800 years of democratic tradition and we are committed to delivering a great future for our residents, communities and local businesses. It is a vibrant city but retains a strong sense of local identity and civic pride. This is a unique and challenging opportunity for a leader with the creativity and imagination to bring our ambitious plans for the District to fruition.

Effective planning and building control lie at the heart of the Council's future and are critical to achieving priorities.You will develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and make a signi?cant contribution at the national, regional and sub regional level.

Supporting local economic growth, while protecting our enviable natural heritage, will require a skilled approach to planning policy. As a senior planning professional with strong leadership skills, you will bring a commitment to driving our vision of place through to delivery. You will be passionate about customer service and adept at using sophisticated data to predict key trends and issues.

For a con?dential discussion please contact our advising Consultant, Evelyn Dougherty on 020 7932 4208.To download an information pack and for application details please click here using reference 15628.

Closing date: 13th January 2014.