Sustainable Development Manager
Posted 2 days ago
- Marden, Kent
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Sustainable Development Manager | East Peckham, Kent | 42.5 Per Week Full Time - (flexible/part-time option negotiable) | Starting at £34,980 - £41,043 per annum (pro-rata dependent on experience)
The Upper Medway IDB is a leading flood risk management authority in the Medway catchment. Working under the Land Drainage Act, we perform statutory support works to control water movements in the local flood zones.
The Sustainable Development Manager for the Upper Medway IDB represents the face of the business in relation to all planning and development, and its associated consenting and enforcement. Combining knowledge of planning laws and frameworks, they need to be able to offer advice to the Board, its staff, and, where required, our local authority partners, on land drainage consents, strategic planning, and development issues relating to sustainable drainage of both fresh water and treated foul water.
Are you the right person for the job?
Key Requirements
Excellent spreadsheet and word processing skills
Skilled in professional writing, including reports and formal letters
Clear and confident verbal communication abilities
Full clean driving licence
Ability to traverse sites, including farmland and building sites
Active interest in local government, countryside development, geography, or environmental science
Experience or interest in local authority planning, and/or a relevant qualification (e.g. degree or diploma) in civil engineering, geography, environmental science, or another related subject
Desirable Characteristics
Knowledge of Internal Drainage Board consenting and byelaw strategies, including application and understanding of the Land Drainage Act 1991
Knowledge of local government functions
Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act, including ability to interpret and apply legislation and technical standards
CIWEM association or willingness to work towards membership of CIWEM or other relevant institutions
What will your role look like?
Management and upkeep of the internal planning case file system
Keep accurate records of all activities (planning, consenting and enforcement cases) occurring within the district
Preparation of monthly planning reports for the Clerk
Visit sites and attend meetings as a representative of the Board
Work with LPA's and LLFA's on applications where there is a likely impact on the district or wider watercourse networks
Respond and assess consent, planning and enforcement applications within a timely manner
Prepare consent recommendations for Board member approval
Prepare documentation for signing by the Clerk before distribution
Aid the flow of the consenting process and enforcement
Apply the charging systems of the Board for consents, contributions, and commuted fees.
Maintain mapping systems using GIS software
Collaborate and work closely with the Clerk and other colleagues within the office and field teams
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The Upper Medway IDB is a leading flood risk management authority in the Medway catchment. Working under the Land Drainage Act, we perform statutory support works to control water movements in the local flood zones.
The Sustainable Development Manager for the Upper Medway IDB represents the face of the business in relation to all planning and development, and its associated consenting and enforcement. Combining knowledge of planning laws and frameworks, they need to be able to offer advice to the Board, its staff, and, where required, our local authority partners, on land drainage consents, strategic planning, and development issues relating to sustainable drainage of both fresh water and treated foul water.
Are you the right person for the job?
Key Requirements
Excellent spreadsheet and word processing skills
Skilled in professional writing, including reports and formal letters
Clear and confident verbal communication abilities
Full clean driving licence
Ability to traverse sites, including farmland and building sites
Active interest in local government, countryside development, geography, or environmental science
Experience or interest in local authority planning, and/or a relevant qualification (e.g. degree or diploma) in civil engineering, geography, environmental science, or another related subject
Desirable Characteristics
Knowledge of Internal Drainage Board consenting and byelaw strategies, including application and understanding of the Land Drainage Act 1991
Knowledge of local government functions
Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act, including ability to interpret and apply legislation and technical standards
CIWEM association or willingness to work towards membership of CIWEM or other relevant institutions
What will your role look like?
Management and upkeep of the internal planning case file system
Keep accurate records of all activities (planning, consenting and enforcement cases) occurring within the district
Preparation of monthly planning reports for the Clerk
Visit sites and attend meetings as a representative of the Board
Work with LPA's and LLFA's on applications where there is a likely impact on the district or wider watercourse networks
Respond and assess consent, planning and enforcement applications within a timely manner
Prepare consent recommendations for Board member approval
Prepare documentation for signing by the Clerk before distribution
Aid the flow of the consenting process and enforcement
Apply the charging systems of the Board for consents, contributions, and commuted fees.
Maintain mapping systems using GIS software
Collaborate and work closely with the Clerk and other colleagues within the office and field teams
What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you!
Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
TPBN1_UKTJ