Area Planning Manager

Carrington West; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Area Planning Manager for a six-month contract in the Midlands. The role is hybrid with a 37-hour week and a daily rate (DOE).

You will lead a high-performing development management team and oversee complex applications while supporting delivery of strategic service objectives. Applicants should have significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior level, with strong knowledge of planning processes and proven ability to mentor staff and present to

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Senior planning experience

Stakeholder management

Committee presentations

Strategic service delivery

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