Area Planning Service Manager

Raynet Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency seeks an Area Planning Service Manager in Uxbridge. The role involves managing planning teams to deliver development management services effectively, ensuring that service plans and performance targets align with a culture aimed at continuous improvement and resident satisfaction. The position requires strong leadership and strategic vision to manage the Council's planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead professional teams for day-to-day delivery of planning functions.
• Ensure agreed service plans and performance targets are met with a resident-first approach.

Job description

Overview

36 Hours a week

Title: Area Planning Service Manager

Client Location: Hillingdon

Start Date: 20/10/2025

End Date: 31/03/2026

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Responsibilities

• To manage and lead professional teams responsible for the day-to-day delivery of development management functions and to support the effective management of the Area Planning Team (North) and planning enforcement functions, ensuring agreed service plans and performance targets are delivered and that a culture of putting our residents first and continuous service improvement is maintained.
• The post-holder will be responsible for managing the development and operational performance of the Council's Area Planning Team (North) including the planning enforcement functions, providing a clear vision and strategy for the delivery of services including the processing of planning applications, with a focus on continuous improvement