We are working closely alongside with local authority in London Borough of Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of a Area Planning Service Manager on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £48.47- £64.00 per hour

Summary:

The Area Planning Service Manager (North Team) is a senior leadership role responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day delivery of development management functions and planning enforcement within the North area of the Borough. The post-holder will manage and lead professional teams, providing a clear vision and strategy for service delivery, including the processing of planning applications, with a consistent focus on continuous improvement. This role is critical in ensuring agreed service plans and performance targets are met, while maintaining a culture of putting residents first.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all team members receive the appropriate level of coaching, support, and professional development to maximize their potential and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure agreed service plans and performance targets are delivered, particularly those related to the processing of planning applications and handling of planning enforcement matters.
• Authorise complex and sensitive planning applications, and make recommendations on major schemes, ensuring decisions are robust and legally sound.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including applicants, developers, residents, Councillors, and statutory agencies, to facilitate development and resolve complex issues.
• Support the effective management of the entire Development Management function, including deputising for the Head of Development Management as required.

Essentials:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Significant, demonstrable experience in a senior managerial role within a Development Management or Planning function, preferably within a local authority.
• Proven experience in managing, motivating, and developing professional teams to achieve demanding performance targets.
• Experience of presenting reports and providing expert advice to elected Members (Councillors) and attending Planning Committee meetings.
• Must have a valid UK Driving Licence

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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