Head of Development - EAL11132

Vacancy Information

As a provider of essential public services in one of Scotland’s fastest growing areas, East Lothian Council is a small but highly ambitious local authority with a strong track record of promoting collaborative engagement and maintaining the pace of improvement.

We serve one of Scotland’s most beautiful areas – with thriving towns and villages, stunning coast and countryside, enterprising businesses and award-winning attractions. The county is renowned for the richness of its local communities and their proud history.

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Head of Development to lead our Planning, Growth Delivery and Sustainability and Economic Development services.

Please visit https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/join-east-lothian for further information including a job outline, terms and conditions and associated documents.

Job Details

This is a crucial role in driving the Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal and overseeing exciting development projects such as Blindwells new town, the former power station site at Cockenzie and the Innovation Hub and Edinburgh Park located close by Queen Margaret University.

As Head of Development you will also be required to provide strategic oversight to the development of the Councils Local Development Plan, maximising economic opportunities to promote economic wellbeing within East Lothian, and will play a key role in transforming services and supporting change across the council.

You will be tasked with providing the strategic vision to support colleagues in delivering the council’s corporate plans, priorities, and objectives – with the needs of our communities and those who rely on our services at their heart.

You will have proven experience in at least one of the disciplines e.g. planning, growth delivery, or economic development.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Degree standard or equivalent and/or equivalent level of knowledge/ training/ experience required to do the job.

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Additional Information

Please click on the link below for all associated information including job outline and terms and conditions https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/join-east-lothian

You will be asked to return to myjobscotland to submit an application.