Head Of Development Management

Remedy Social Work; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Council in Greater London is seeking a Head of Development Management to lead the Development Management and Enforcement functions. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Town Planning and be chartered with the RTPI, demonstrating significant experience in assessing planning applications. This role is crucial for supporting growth and regeneration in line with the Local Plan, reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree qualification in Town Planning or related built environment discipline.
• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or suitable post qualification experience.
• Management training or qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Development Management and Enforcement functions.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and manage Lead Officers.

Skills

Leadership

Planning legislation understanding

Political awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered membership of the RTPI

Job description

Overview

Our client, Kingston upon Thames, is looking for a Head of Development Management to join their team.

Role purpose

Provide leadership to the Development Management and Enforcement functions of the Council to make a significant contribution to the positive growth and regeneration of the Borough through the innovative and practical application of development management skills. To ensure that growth and regeneration in the Borough is delivered in line with the Council's Local Plan and associated documents. The role reports directly to the Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, and is responsible for the Lead Officer, Development Management, Lead Officer, Planning Delivery and Lead Officer, Planning Enforcement.

Responsibilities

To successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, the post holder will:

• Provide leadership to the Development Management and Enforcement functions to support growth and regeneration in line with the Local Plan and associated documents.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, and manage the Lead Officers for Development Management, Planning Delivery and Planning Enforcement.

Qualifications

• Have relevant degree level qualifications in Town Planning (or related built environment discipline) and hold chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be able to demonstrate suitable post qualification experience to meet the eligibility requirements for chartered membership.
• Have significant experience in successfully assessing and advising on planning applications.
• Evidence of management training or a management qualification (eg Certificate, Diploma or MBA) would be considered desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of planning legislation & good understanding of related legislation including local government legislation.
• High level of political awareness & comprehensive knowledge of the operation of local government.
• Extensive experience of public meetings, member level meetings or committees, plus working to complex constitutional procedures, including public hearings and legal challenges.