Having secured additional resource and funding, this is an exciting time for plan‑making in Cheshire East as we begin delivery of our new style Local Plans and an excellent opportunity has arisen to join us as a Principal Minerals, Waste & Infrastructure Officer. This is a full time role (37 hours) within the Strategic Planning Team, leading on development of our Minerals and Waste Local Plan and playing a key role in managing our NSIP responsibilities. In this role you will manage a small team focused on minerals, waste and infrastructure matters with a remit that will mean close working with our Development Management experts.
About the Role
* Lead development of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan
* Provide expert advice on NSIPs, supporting our development management function
* Work across Strategic Planning and Development Management teams to deliver specialist support and advice
About You
* Have extensive experience in planning with a portfolio of work covering complex minerals, waste and infrastructure matters.
* Have the ambition and drive to manage a critical area of work for the council.
* Have a degree in your specialist area and be a member of a relevant professional body.
What we offer in return
* A competitive salary - Between £48,072 - £54,994 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
* Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
* Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rated for part‑time staff).
* Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
* Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three‑year lease.
* White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary.
* Enhanced public pension - Secure your next with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
* Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
* Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life.
* Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off‑Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
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