RQ1774108 – Area Planning Manager

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.