Development Management Manager

Carrington West; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the Midlands is seeking a Development Management Manager to enhance service delivery. The role focuses on managing Development Management and Enforcement services, ensuring that statutory and local targets are met. Candidates should possess a post-graduate degree in a related field, with flexibility in working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in development management required.
• Eligibility for RTPI membership beneficial.
• Ability to manage various service targets and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall performance of Development Management and Technical Support services.
• Accountable for effective delivery and continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to corporate governance and strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Service Improvement

Project Management

Education

Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or related discipline

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Development Management Manager to join on a initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).

Key Responsibilities include:
·To lead and be responsible for the overall performance of the Development Management, Enforcement, and Technical Support services, ensuring all statutory targets and any locally set targets are met
·Supporting Assistant Service Leads and senior officers so that they thrive whilst delivering targets and supporting strategic goals

Purpose of job:
1.To be responsible for all aspects of the Development Management service, in accordance with service objectives. To be accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of services to customers, for the quality management and cost effectiveness of those services, and for securing continuous service improvement within the framework of corporate strategies.
2.As a member of the Senior Management Team, to proactively contribute to the Council's effective corporate governance and the formulation of corporate strategy, plans and targets; contributing to the delivery of the Councils corporate vision and strategic objectives.
(Full job description available upon request)

Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.

Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £500-£550per/day (DOE)
Job Ref - 59543

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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