Head of Planning

Fylde Council’s Town Centre Working Group; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fylde Council is seeking a Head of Planning to lead a dynamic team and manage planning responsibilities within a vibrant council. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while tackling a variety of challenges and promoting effective teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Great pension offer

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted gym membership

Healthy workplace initiatives

High-quality work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Experience in strategic and corporate goal achievement.
• High-level knowledge in various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Development Management, Planning Enforcement, and Monitoring.
• Lead and manage staff to achieve best performance.
• Navigate complex scenarios requiring multidisciplinary knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Motivating others

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity within the Senior Management Team at Fylde Council. If you're looking for a fixed-term role where you can make a real impact, and you have a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes by supporting, developing, and motivating others, then this could be the perfect role for you. With a variety of challenges to tackle, no two days will be the same.

The Council operates in a constantly changing dynamic environment. No two days are the same, with new challenges requiring creative solutions every day.Developing great rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve outstanding success through joint working will be crucial, along with an endless amount of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment.

If you are a proven successful leader, able to get the most from your team, and are looking for a new challenge, this opportunity will provide a personal and professional development journey that you can embrace and enjoy whilst testing the limits of your talent.

Job description
The Head of Planning teams are responsible for:
• Development Management
• Planning Enforcement
• Plan Monitoring
• Section 106 Monitoring
• Street Naming and Numbering
• Development Monitoring
• Planning Policy and Development Plans
• Planning Policy
• Heritage and Conservation
• Tree and Woodland Protection
• Building Control and Enforcement
• Dangerous Structures
• Demolitions

The successful applicant
We are looking for a leader who:
• Lead, manages, and motivates people to perform to the best of their ability
• Can achieve strategic and corporate goals within a professional service area
• Manages complex situations which requires high level knowledge and skill across a range of disciplines
• Has the proven ability to overcome barriers to change and improvement

What we have to offer
• Working for a forward-thinking dynamic council
• Generous annual leave and a great pension offer
• Excellent work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Healthy workplace initiatives including discounted gym membership
• A desirable and high-quality work environment

Politically Restricted Post: This role is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, limiting political activity for the post-holder.

Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday 12th March 2025.

How to apply
Please submit your CV to [e-mail] as part of your application.

Interview Dates
Shortlisting will take place after the closing date, and successful candidates will be contacted via email. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit further details via our inhouse portal and will be invited to interview.

For a conversation about the role and the cultural fit please contact [e-mail]

Town Hall, St Annes on Sea, St Annes on Sea, FY8 1LW, United Kingdom