Cyngor Sir Ddinbych _ Denbighshire County Council
Solicitor - Planning
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Solicitor - Planning
Location: County Hall, Ruthin / Agile Working
Salary: Grade 11 (£49,282 - £51,356 per annum)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Sally Henderson on 01824 706155 or Kath Morris on 01824 706199.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Planning professional, with some commercial property experience to support the Council’s planning functions and wider corporate objectives.
You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality legal service, specialising in planning law.
Training and development will be provided in areas where the successful candidate may have less experience.
This vacancy is undoubtedly a great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated professional to flourish.
Staff Benefits
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work / life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
- Flexible and Agile Working - Take control of your work / life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
- Local Government Pension Scheme - a secure pension for life
- Your Wellbeing - Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Your development - The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities
- Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct - high street shopping, holidays, days out etc
- Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
- Family friendly policies
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To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits
About Denbighshire
Denbighshire is a great place to live and work. Located in scenic North Wales, residents of Denbighshire can enjoy this peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which runs the entire length of the county, as well as the hustle and bustle of our market towns and coastline.
Ours is a county of contrasting environments, from wild rivers, mountains and forests to historic castles, lively towns, and stunning beaches boasting blue flag status.
Along the A55, Liverpool and Chester are within an hour's drive, and Manchester is only a further 20 minutes. For an even quicker journey to these destinations, you could easily catch the train which has several stops along the coast.
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Denbighshire has a population of 95,000 people, an average house price of c. £235,000, and many high performing schools throughout the county.
How to apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.
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