Job Details
Work Pattern: 37 hours a week, 9 am till 5:30 pm, Part Remote, varies week to week must be flexible but one day a week on average
PAYE Pay Rate: £360 per day
Main purpose of the Role
We are looking for an experienced Area Planning Manager to lead part of the Development Management service during a maternity cover period.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a team of planning officers.
- Oversee planning applications, including complex and major cases.
- Lead on planning committee applications and present reports to Members.
- Provide expert planning advice to Members, applicants and stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Planning and Development Services Manager when required.
- Monitor team performance, workloads and targets.
- Prepare planning reports and recommendations.
- Attend planning committees, public inquiries, hearings and site meetings.
- Ensure planning decisions comply with legislation and planning policy.
- Work with internal teams, external partners, agents and consultants.
- Support service improvements and strategic development projects.
Key Requirements
- Strong experience in Development Management.
- Experience managing complex/major planning applications.
- Previous team management/leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
- Experience presenting to planning committees.
- Excellent communication, report writing and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage workloads and deliver high-quality planning decisions.
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To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@carringtonblake.com.
