Area Planning Manager
- West Midlands
- Contract·Hybrid
- Full time
- £500 - £550 Per Day
Job Description
Area Planning Manager Hybrid working available £(Apply online only) per day - DOE 6 Month Initial contract 37 hours per week Job Ref - 69218
Lead and shape a high-performing Development Management Service within a leading Midlands Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior planning professional to manage an area-based planning team, oversee complex applications and support the delivery of strategic service objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and lead a professional Development Management team, providing guidance, mentoring and support
- Oversee planning applications, including large and complex proposals
- Lead the management and presentation of applications to planning committees
- Provide strategic planning advice to Members, senior officers, applicants and key stakeholders
- Deputise for the Planning and Development Services Manager when required
- Manage performance, resources and workloads to ensure an effective planning service
- Prepare committee reports and represent the Council at hearings, inquiries and other meetings
- Support strategic development projects and drive continuous service improvement
Requirements
- Significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior management level
- Strong knowledge of Development Management, planning legislation and regulatory processes
- Experience leading and developing professional planning teams
- Experience managing complex planning applications and presenting to committees
- Confidence representing a Council at appeals, hearings or public inquiries
- Ability to build strong relationships with Members, developers and key stakeholders
Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email: (url removed) (url removed)
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