Head of Planning

4C Executive Placement; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leadership recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Planning to manage the Planning Department effectively in Craigavon. This full-time position requires a strategic leader with a relevant degree and experience in managing planning services. The successful candidate will foster a culture of collaboration and drive service excellence while implementing the Local Development Plan. A commitment to innovation and positive change is key for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing planning services at a senior level.
• Extensive experience in leading teams and delivering complex planning projects.
• Strong understanding of how planning can drive positive change.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Planning Department's three services effectively.
• Drive service excellence and enhance the delivery of statutory planning functions.
• Shape the future development of the Borough through the Local Development Plan.
• Collaborate with residents, stakeholders and external partners to shape future development.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative working

Service excellence

Project management

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

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4C Executive Placement provided pay range

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Base pay range

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to delivering ambitious, innovative, and sustainable services that enhance the lives of our residents, support local businesses, and attract visitors to our Borough.

Central to this is the Council’s Planning Department which shapes and has the potential to unlock economic prosperity by supporting business ambition, new housing, vital infrastructure, but it also safeguards the unique landscapes that define our region.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are now seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Planning to maximise the department’s value by supporting cross‑organisational objectives through championing a culture of leadership, collaboration, and innovation both internally and externally.

The Head of Planning will be responsible for the effective management of the Planning Department across its three services: Local Development Plan, development management and planning enforcement, driving service excellence and ensuring and enhancing the delivery of the Council’s statutory planning functions. The Head of Planning will play a central role in shaping the future development of the Borough through the implementation of the Local Development Plan, working in partnership with residents, stakeholders, and strategic partners to create a shared and sustainable vision for the next decade.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to a talented and motivated team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, whilst also influencing and contributing to the wider corporate priorities and ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled planning professional with a relevant degree and a proven track record of managing planning services at a senior level. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in leading teams, delivering complex planning projects on time, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the public sector. A commitment to service excellence and a clear understanding of how planning can drive positive change will be key to success in this role.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and play a leading role in shaping the future of the Borough, further information on this opportunity and the application form can be accessed by clicking here.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Community Development and Urban Planning