Relocation scheme available (if applicable)
Mid Devon is a beautiful predominantly rural district, with rolling hills and valleys, picturesque villages and attractive market towns which is recognised for its good quality of life while being within easy access of the M5, the city amenities of Exeter and Taunton and the link road to the beaches and coastline of North Devon. It is a great place to live and work.
This role will report to the Chief Executive and will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the organisation delivers for the communities of Mid Devon and succeeds on the ambition of our members as set out in our corporate plan.
This role provides strategic leadership and expertise to help maximise the positive outcomes from a variety of place-shaping opportunities. In 2024 we achieved success at the LABC awards, as well as the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence. These achievements go alongside services across the Council that are being recognised regularly at a regional and national level.
With everything from neighbourhood plans to a nationally designated garden village on the go, we have a huge opportunity and responsibility to shape the future of these settlements in a vibrant and sustainable way.
This role could be summed up in three words as place, productivity and connectivity, and to be successful will take empathy and emotion just as much as technical expertise. Mid Devon is a fantastic place and our communities are keen that we protect and enhance our places and spaces as well as delivering exciting new developments and opportunities.
If you love your job place-shaping as much as we love Mid Devon then we look forward to hearing from you.
This role will offer an ability for remote working, although there is an expectation of physical presence in Mid Devon on a weekly basis. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone with the ability to do the job