Area Planning Service Manager

Brackenberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority partner in London seeks an Area Planning Service Manager on a 5-month contract. This senior leadership role involves managing development management functions, leading professional teams, and ensuring service delivery aligns with performance targets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and a degree in Town Planning. The pay rate ranges from £48.47 to £64.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior managerial role within Development Management.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams to meet performance targets.
• Experience in presenting reports to planning committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of development management functions.
• Authorize complex planning applications and make recommendations.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

We are working closely with the local authority in London Borough of Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of an Area Planning Service Manager on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £48.47- £64.00 per hour

Overview

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 (Qualifications)

• 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.

Notes

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the 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 are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.