Development Management Manager

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the Midlands seeks a Development Management Manager for a 6-month rolling contract. The role requires leadership in various planning functions, ensuring service quality and compliance with targets, while also contributing to strategic planning initiatives. Flexible working arrangements are offered, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Development Management role is necessary.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI is beneficial.
• Ability to hit the ground running in a managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall performance of Development Management and related services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and local targets.
• Contribute to corporate governance and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Service Improvement

Education

Post-graduate degree in planning 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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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.