Total 3,200 business management project planning job vacancies in Information Technology category in Malaysia

The contracted staff shall be responsible for the following:

a. Prepare Variation Agreement (VA) documents for Change Requests (CRs) and seek approval from Authority.

b. Maintain the master CR lists and provide support for CR prioritisation discussions, and consolidate variation requirement of CRs to prepare for the variation to CR purchase orders.

c. Monitor the activities to ensure CR are implemented within agreed implementation timeline.

d. Validate all quarterly and monthly KPI for CRs, PR (Problem Report), SR and Customer Satisfaction Survey are met, going through evidences provided, and submit a report to Authority on the validation.

e. Propose, document and implement improvements to the current work processes to achieve increased efficiency and effectiveness or tighten audit issues in delivering the maintenance support services.

f. Any other tasks as assigned by the Authority. a. The candidate(s) should possess at least a Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information System, Science, Engineering or Equivalent.

Pre-requisite for Analyst Programmer

Education Qualification

· The candidate(s) should possess at least a Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information System, Science, Engineering or Equivalent.

Required Competencies

a. Good knowledge of information technology.

b. Good planning and coordination skills.

c. Strong writing, verbal communication and presentation skills.

d. Good team player, responsible and conscientious.

e. Resourceful, independent, responsive and pro-active.

f. Proficiency in Office productivities suites such as Microsoft Office.

g. Competent in applying Microsoft Excel functions.

Required Working Experience

a. At least 1 year of working experience in information technology.

b. Experience in SG Government projects is preferred.

Security Clearance Requirement

· The candidate is required to be a Singaporean and he/she will be subject to security clearance before commencement of service.

Our client is actively searching for a Manager (Software Management), Professional Officers Division to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Function as part of the Resource Planning and Management (RPM) Team to support the division’s activities and meet the division’s planning and administrative needs.
• Strengthen software management processes to ensure the requests for new and/or renewal programme software are promptly processed and tabled at University -level Committee for approval.
• Facilitate the management of software maintenance contracts with users, Legal, Finance and/ or vendors, including monitoring the expiry and renewal of contracts.
• Ensure software license agreements and terms and conditions are cleared with Legal and uploaded to division’s repository system.
• Manage the Software Catalogue and ensure the information in the system is updated.
• Compile and conduct analysis on software-related data for presentation to management.
• Prepare, track and monitor the software budget and utilization.
• Facilitate the cross-division project on the implementation of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and manage the VDI operations.
• Perform Secretariat duties to University and division-level committees, including but not limited to writing minutes and following up on matters arising.
• Plan and organize POD events and meetings, including liaising with other divisions for logistic and other support.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director, POD and supervising officer for the effective support of division operations and activitie

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• University Degree work experience of at least 12 years, with least 7 years in managerial capacity
• Have knowledge and experience in managing software license agreement and interpreting licensing terms and conditions would be preferred.
• Possess knowledge/ experience in IT Assets Management would be advantageous.
• Able to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community and possess the confidence to front different parties.
• Able to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
• Show initiative and take ownership of work.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head of Community Infrastructure Planning
We are set up for flexibility - compressed work week or remote working.
Salary around $160K plus 11% super plus vehicle

Consolidate and evolve our approach to understanding community needs and delivering our community infrastructure.
Advocate for our community infrastructure and lead the implementation of the CIP Plan.
Lead multi-disciplined teams to deliver community infrastructure.

At Armadale we are growing at an exponential rate and on the path to fulfil our role as a Strategic Metropolitan Centre.  This means we need to continue to plan for, and think differently, about how we develop our built environment so that our community have access to spaces which are safe, functional and sustainable.
 As the Head of Community Infrastructure Planning you will be shaping the future of the City of Armadale and leading the way in provision of
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Head of Community Infrastructure Planning


Development Services | Local Government



Head of Community Infrastructure Planning
We are set up for flexibility - compressed work week or remote working.
Salary around $160K plus 11% super plus vehicle

Consolidate and evolve our approach to understanding community needs and delivering our community infrastructure.
Advocate for our community infrastructure and lead the implementation of the CIP Plan.
Lead multi-disciplined teams to deliver community infrastructure.

At Armadale we are growing at an exponential rate and on the path to fulfil our role as a Strategic Metropolitan Centre.  This means we need to continue to plan for, and think differently, about how we develop our built environment so that our community have access to spaces which are safe, functional and sustainable.
 As the Head of Community Infrastructure Planning you will be

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Head of Community Infrastructure Planning

Enjoy free travel, health screening, flexible benefits and more!

Responsibilities:

· Assist to monitor and improve the reliability performance of the bus models through cost-effective means.

· Work with suppliers on issues and mitigation measures attributed to design or quality inadequacy

· Monitor fleet performance and supervise engineering / maintenance activities in order to achieve set company requirements and expectation

· Assist to review and develop bus maintenance policy, maintenance strategies, maintenance methodologies and introduce innovative ways to maintain the fleet so as to achieve efficient and cost-effective engineering/maintenance operations to support bus operations

· Assist in maintenance planning through providing required budget, cost control and variance analysis.

· Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

· Diploma in Engineering

· At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Automotive Industry

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Proficient in software application such as Microsoft Office. Knowledge in SAP is an added advantage

· May need to travel if required

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

Submitting this application for this position, you acknowledge that you have read the Data Protection Policy for Job Applicants (the “Policy”) of SBS Transit Ltd and its subsidiaries, affiliates and related corporations (‘SBST”) and consent to:

a. The collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by SBST for the purposes of your application and potential employment with SBST and the purposes set out in the Policy: and

b. SBST’s retention of your personal data for two years for consideration of future job opportunities (where applicable) form the date of submission of application.

Sheladia Associates is seeking a professional Data Management Specialist to join our team for an upcoming, ADB funded Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project in Philippines.

The project aims to enhance: flood and climate change resilience that is consistent with the Philippines Development Plan of 2023-2028 (PDP). The project’s major outcome is to reduce flood risk in three river basins.

The individual will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Review existing information systems;
• Develop the detailed design of the hardware and software components of AMIS-FRM and prepare the TOR for AMIS-FRM application development;
• Support the system development contractor in the system and database design;
• Provide quality management of the AMIS-FRM applications;
• Develop manuals and training materials on the AMIS-FRM; and
• Provide training on the operation of the field data collection system and database management system to the DPWH staff.

Job Title: Principal Software Management Engineer
Location: Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56906

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Software Management Engineer at our Bristol site.

The Role
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Helping ensure that the software produced by our sub-contracted suppliers is developed and integrated to meet the overall requirements of the system.

Day-to-day, you'll provide software expertise to the programme, working within our multi-discipline team and engaging with technical experts within the customer, supplier and Babcock teams. You will be working on a fast-paced project, there are likely to be frequently changing priorities and you will need to be able to prioritise your work to respond to immerging issues at short notice:

• Leading Working Groups and ensuring that appropriate actions are captured and implemented.
• Ensuring that there is effective communication between all parties.
• Monitoring and auditing the activities undertaken by our suppliers.
• Ensuring that all technical documentation is reviewed and approved prior to delivery.
• Providing software expertise to support the wider multi-discipline team (who provide Security, Safety, Human Factors, ILS, Risk expertise).

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and requires regular travel to North Bristol, on a fortnightly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Principal Software Management Engineer

• Successful delivery of software programmes through collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Working throughout the s/w delivery lifecycle with a focus on Integration, Test Evaluation and Acceptance.
• Effective stakeholder management of customers, suppliers and wider teams on complex delivery projects.
• Application and assurance of systems and software processes and standards.
• Maritime EW domain experience is desirable but, not essential.

Qualifications for the Principal Software Management Engineer
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Autonomy to perform the role.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Director of Revenue Management

The Director of Revenue Management is responsible for leading the hotel Commercial Strategy team in determining strategic vision. The DRM establishes goals and implements tactical efforts, with the goal of promoting revenue growth generation among key customer segments and revenue centers, and supporting the hotel's brand positioning and image. The role is responsible for data quality and analysis, providing gathered intelligence, and recommending revenue and e-commerce strategies to the Commercial Strategy team, as well as other corporate and ownership entities. In addition, the role ensures that inventory allocation and pricing parameters are positioned to support the overall revenue goals of the hotel, while assisting all stakeholders in maximizing profit. The role identifies and mentors RM talent in the hotel.

Employment will be under local contract. Open for Indonesian citizens only.

What's in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What you will be doing:

• Leads strategic planning and collaborates with all hotel profit generation teams to actively seek opportunities to drive incremental profit for Rooms, Restaurants, Spas, and other revenue streams. 
• Effectively communicates a compelling Total Hotel Profit Optimization vision to all relevant property leaders, fosters Revenue Management Culture within the revenue generating departments of the hotel and teaches RM concepts within the hotel. 
• Leverages Revenue Management analytics, technologies, processes, tools, and training programs to optimize hotel profits.
• Creates short- and long-term forecasts, that yield the best decisions on pricing and yielding tactics.
• Participates in the annual budget process and produces long term projections, as required.
• Monitors relevant economic, market, and competitive set indicators to derive insight-led profit generation strategies. 
• Chairs and prepares materials for the weekly Revenue Management Meetings, following Brand guidelines.
• Maximizes room revenue contribution through a thorough understanding of all booking channels and management of inventory and rate therein.
• Optimizes pricing, promotions, and availability strategies through definition and management of all rates, rate levels, stay restrictions and other tactics, which are congruent with demand factors to target the most profitable customer segments to maximize profits.
• Directs and manages all channel distribution strategies. Ensures & maintains a high Distribution health score for the hotel. 
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to execute, measure, evaluate and improve digital marketing efforts, to support the hotel strategic marketing plans working within the established budgets.
• Optimizes opportunities to drive incremental revenues through upsell programs in all booking channels.
• System owner for RMS, CRS (ORS and TARS), Rate shopping system, TravelCLICK products and hotel specific platforms. Responsible for data quality and system hygiene, following Accor standards, recommendations and procedures.
• Oversees content management in all electronic channels, liaises with hotel Marketing team to ensure regular updates of images and descriptions of hotel, room brands, outlets and services are completed.
• Oversees relationship with GRC and Distribution services teams.
• Maintains relationships with local market competitors to keep informed of trends and news. 
• Motivate, lead, coach and manage all aspects of team members’ performance towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.

Role

• Perform administration functions on the different Output Management systems namely Report2Web (R2W) and Remote Print Manager (RPM) systems.
• Perform 24x7 on-call support for trouble shooting and problem determination on Output related incidents and problems pertaining (but not limited) to administration and support.
• Liaise and coordinate Output Management requirements to the different groups and users subscribed to the Output Management systems and printing/enveloping vendor.
• Perform project management role on Output Management driven projects and initiatives.
• Participate in projects and initiatives requiring/involving Output Management support.
• Perform technical evaluation and analysis of existing and new systems and assess their potentials for automation/implementation.
• Perform management of vendors and contributing ideas in streamlining processes to facilitate smooth implementation of initiatives.
• Participate in audit and compliance review involving Output Management systems and print operations.
• Develop and maintain existing scripts and programs to automate Output Management operational processes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience working in a bank Data Centre Operations environment preferably in the area of Output Report Distribution, Archival and Print Operations.
• Possess an understanding of network, SQL database, and Windows platform necessary in troubleshooting issues related to Output Management systems.
• Knowledgeable in Windows infrastructure and other technologies (Active Directory (AD), Domain Name Servers (DNS), Network Load Balancer, MS Clustering, Virtual Machine (VM), MS SQL).
• Knowledgeable in Tomcat and Internet Information Services (IIS) application and web server components.
• Knowledgeable in the Windows OS environment and knows Windows/DOS programming/scripting.
• Knowledgeable in the Microsoft suite of products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Knowledge in R2W and RPM systems is a big advantage.
• Knowledge in Visual Basic, Power Shell, C#, C++, Python and Java programming is a big advantage.
• Prior experience in statements printing and enveloping is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to deliver results in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

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• Develop & implement the Group Workers Compensation Strategy
• Lead a team of Workers Compensation specialists
• Ensure alignment with the Group Safety & Health strategy

The Head of Injury Management provides strategic leadership in managing workers compensation and injury management at Endeavour. The role is responsible for developing and implementing the Group Workers Compensation Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group Safety & Health strategy.

Lead a team of Workers Compensation specialists and build consistent best practice processes and procedures across the different portfolios, to maximise outcomes for injured team members and the business.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Develop and implement an effective end to end Group Workers Compensation Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group Safety & Health Strategy and overarching business strategy
• Collaborate closely across all portfolios in the business and lead a high performing team to deliver effective Workers compensation outcomes
• Work closely with all brands, the People function, Legal, Treasury, Safety, and other relevant business areas to create plans to improve injury management outcomes and employee well-being
• Develop and lead the process of handling workers' compensation claims across varied business units and states, including coordinating with third party claims administrators,  insurance providers, medical professionals, and legal teams to ensure appropriate resolution of all WC matters
• Develop and manage programs that facilitate the safe and timely return of injured employees to the workplace across the group businesses and services
• Stay informed about changes in workers' compensation laws and regulations to ensure the organisation remains compliant and adjust policies and procedures accordingly
• Monitor developments, trends, legislation and regulations related to Workers Compensation, evaluate their impact on business operations and communicate impacts to affected areas  within the business
• Implement transparent performance reporting and analyse data related to workplace injuries, claims, and costs to identify trends and areas for improvement 
• Provide guidance on statutory reporting requirements for critical and fatal incidents, legislative breaches, and insurance claims
• Develop and implement training initiatives to educate leaders and team members on workers' compensation and return to work processes
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the workers' compensation program

Job Summary

The Director of Revenue Management is responsible for overseeing the overall property revenue aspect of the hotel. The individual is in efforts to maximise transient and group, food & beverage and catering revenue and ensures clean booking windows for guests, recommends pricing and oversees the inventory management system and reporting of forecasting reports to the higher management. As a member of the Guidance Team, the individual provides the leadership, vision and strategic direction in continuous improvement of operation standards to ensure that the internal control is in place and the Hotel deliver stellar level of service to all guests and achieve long-term financial performance for the Owner and the Hotel.

The Role

Revenue Management

• Develop and implement effective plans on total hotel revenue management
• Develop and manage hotel budget forecast for the current and future years.
• Ensure that all hotels strategies conform to Brand Philosophies and company future goals
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work assignments and delegate responsibility effectively
• Ability to translate business needs into what needs to be done; ensures that all work is completed effectively; monitors the progress of work against schedules and budgets; maintains high performance standards
• Accurately prepares/participates in the daily, weekly, monthly/annual forecasting process for the hotel
• Proactively manages inventory for the hotel to maximize rooms revenue using the appropriate systems
• Actively participates in the preparation of the total rooms, food & beverage and catering budget
• Proactively communicates restrictions and strategy to the hotel through documentation and meetings
• Evaluates monthly transient and group production for the hotel
• Continually analyzes transient and group booking patterns through our revenue management software and recognizes trends and their relevance to one another
• Prepares month-end critiques and reports, discuss results and initiate revenue performance suggestions
• Facilitates discussion on trends, market growth, and selling initiatives
• Initiates forecast and long-range meetings with key hotel leaders
• Develops 3-month, 6-month, 12-month strategic action plans for the management of the transient and group, food & beverage and catering revenues
• Evaluates Market Share reports from multiple hotels to understand trends and opportunities
• Prepare sales strategy meeting agenda, supporting documentation for revenue meetings - including data and recommendations
• Effectively uses the reservation system and demand forecasting systems to determine/implement/control accurate selling strategies
• Effectively evaluates market demand for the hotel by utilizing turndown, property diagnostics and market share reports
• Communicates anticipated business demands daily with the hotel
• Regularly checks GDS systems for hotel positioning, information accuracy and competitor positioning for the hotel
• Optimize distribution channels

Manage Team

• Manage the human resources in the department to attract and retain employees
• Review talent capability and develop high potential employees for the department
• Identify training needs of the division and implement a training plan in conjunction with the department heads to close gaps
• Support and actively participate in the planning and execution of the hotel's overall staff development and retention efforts

Talent Profile

• Minimum Diploma in Business Management or equivalent with Revenue management specialization
• 2-3 years' experience in similar role and luxury hotels/resort capacity
• Yield management system
• Financial Management
• Computing Skills (e.g. Microsoft, OPERA Cloud)
• Knowledge of hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies

We are seeking a highly motivated Materials Program Management team leader, where you will be responsible to lead and drive procurement activities for a portfolio of new products within our HDD Business Unit, while being a trusted adviser and partner to the business, applying consistent guidelines for compliance, and managing risk and business ethics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of Materials Program Managers, providing strategic mindset mentorship and support to ensure the successful execution of materials readiness initiatives.
• Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Provides expansive thought leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams around ensuring new products meet cost, quality, functionality, schedule, product launch and production objectives.
• Works closely with senior stakeholders to align on product sourcing plan and cost objectives.
• Lead, develop and implement strategies with Global Commodity Managers for sourced parts, minimizing risks and ensuring continuity of supply.
• Lead and influence Product Cost Management improvements with Global Commodity Managers and Strategic Cost Management, to ensure product external BOM costs, meet both Should Cost adherence and Product Cost expectations.
• Apply data analytics tools and techniques to analyze materials data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize materials strategies.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with cross functional teams, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
• Assess supplier performance using data analytics, implementing corrective actions to maintain quality and delivery targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the materials program management function, using data analytics to find opportunities to optimize processes, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.

EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey . We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees . We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our diverse team based in  Sydney , you will help make a positive impact on someone?s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive workers compensation experience or Allied Health background to work with EML?s Specialised Insurance business, Hospitality Industry Insurance (HII). We provide industry specific workers compensation insurance to over 1600 accommodation hotels, pubs, and clubs. This unique portfolio provides ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Technical & Injury Management Specialist

Primary Objective(s) of Position

• Responsible for the Engine Order Management functions and Application team’s engineering and administrative matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of engine/genset configurations for order placement to Caterpillar, as instructed
• Compile and consolidate all necessary documentation required for engine/gensets order placement for review and authorization by management before transmission of order to Caterpillar
• Order processing and order placement of engines/gensets through Caterpillar’s Engine Order Management Process
• Co-ordinate closely with Caterpillar on all engine/gensets orders
• Prepare and update engines order status report
• Receive engines/gensets & attachment into SAP system
• Monitor all engine/genset inventory and co-ordinate with Warehouse regarding storage, maintenance and shortage of shipment parts
• Check and verify store receipt of engines/gensets for short – shipped items
• Prepare Purchase Requisition (PR), and liaise with the Parts Department and Suppliers
• Maintain and update work orders in the system
• Make error-in-shipment/accident claims and monitor parts arrival status when required
• Check and monitor claim status(es)
• Prepare and update engines inventory status report
• Update all engine shipment and delivery arrangement and status from Caterpillar
• Assist Application Engineer to compile engine/genset configuration and Cost Build-Up for customers
• Prepare engine/genset quotations and customer engine Purchase Orders (PO)
• Fulfill other ad hoc duties as assigned from management

Person Specifications

• Possess a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• At least 1 years of working experience in related industry;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Possess a high propensity for accurate information
• Highly organized to meet schedules and deadlines
• Able to write and correspond with external parties and internal departments
• Able to travel as and when required
• Knowledge on engines and gensets is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP system is a plus

Salary: £64,473 - £70,834 p.a. with the addition of an MSP of £3000 p.a. Depending on skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

The Service

The Planning Service sits at the heart of the Economy, Planning & Transport Directorate. The main objective of development management is to work with our partners, customers and communities to create places and buildings that improve social, environmental and economic wellbeing. Development management focuses on working closely with developers, using innovative ideas to maximise development opportunities in the city’s interest, to reduce risk and to achieve a deliverable scheme.

Through working with our partners in South Hampshire we are the only region to identify a solution to the 'nitrates problem' but this has left us with a legacy of a backlog of applications, exacerbated by the challenges of service delivery during Covid. You will have the opportunity to shape a Development Management service to deliver efficient, sustainable decision making while delivering strategic scale place making developments.

Find out more about our specific projects by watching this short video

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Why come and work in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With a fast-growing university, high-tech industries and a vibrant cultural scene, Portsmouth is a modern city that looks to the future, is proud of its unique heritage as the home of the Royal Navy and historic dockyard. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work.

Testimonials

Ian Maguire Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Growth

Running the Cities Economic Development and Planning services gives me the opportunity to support those links between forward planning and delivering growth and improved places on the ground. Working in a Unitary Authority we have the advantage of close collaboration with property, transport, public health and cultural colleagues to maximise the opportunities from new development. Portsmouth is a city that combines advance manufacturing, modern living, innovative culture and prevalent heritage; all contained mostly in an island of around 40 square kilometres. We are surrounded by valued and protected habitats and wildlife and the challenges of balancing all of these interests means it is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Portsmouth has provided some of the more varied and interested work in my planning career and the chance to work with some of the most dedicated and passionate planners.

Lucy Howard Head of Planning Policy

I started as the new Head of Planning Policy in November 2023 and I am in charge of the new Portsmouth Local Plan. I am relishing the challenge of producing a Local Plan for the UK's only island city and the UK's most densely populated city. Working for the City Council is a real change for me as I was previously Planning Policy Manager for the UK's newest national park, the South Downs and I led on their first ever Local Plan. I used to live in Portsmouth, and it is a place that I am very fond of. The city has a real spirit and there are some truly ambitious projects to get involved with such as the City Centre regeneration and Tipner. I have found both the officers and Members here to be friendly and welcoming.

There are of course challenges including the recruitment and retention of senior officers. There is a good senior management team for Planning & Economic Growth and we are all supportive of each other.

Your new role

The main objective of development management is to create places and buildings that improve social, environmental and economic wellbeing. Development management focuses on working closely with developers to maximise development opportunities in the city’s interest, to reduce risk and to achieve a deliverable scheme.

You would be responsible for managing the following functions within the Planning & Economic Growth Service:

• Development Management

• Planning Enforcement

• Contaminated Land

• Section 106 Contributions and Community Infrastructure Levy

You will deliver an efficient and effective customer focussed development management service to deliver sustainable development and growth within Portsmouth. You will also contribute to the sustainable development and long term economic prosperity of Portsmouth and the wider area.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a relevant planning degree and/or relevant Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. You will also have extensive knowledge of planning legislation and extensive experience of working within a development management environment.

You will also have clear understanding of the role development management plays in delivering regeneration with experience of working with developers, members and other stakeholders in a development management environment.

You will have strong strategic and leadership skills to provide a high quality Development Management service working across multiple areas in a complex environment.

You will be committed to team success and work with others to reach a common goal, sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant partners and/or the communities you serve. You will lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for positive outcomes for the city

To find out more about us click the link!

Join our planning team - Careers Portal (portsmouth.gov.uk)

What you'll get in return

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave - 27 days annual leave per year rising to 31, plus the opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year (pro rata for part time staff).
• Flexible and hybrid working. Working from home is encouraged, in support of team days in the office subject to service needs.
• A range of rewards via our reward portal including offering discounts at popular high street retailers
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans
• Relocation support

Please check out the link here to view the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

What next

We would love to meet you for an informal chat so you can get to know us before deciding to apply. If this is something you would be interested in then please email a copy of your short CV to Ian Maguire, Assistant Director Planning & Economic Growth, email Ian.Maguire@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. We will contact you to arrange a time to chat about the exciting plans we have and what you could potentially be involved with.

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application please upload a cover letter or personal statement covering the ‘Who is the Person’ points on the job profile giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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