Head of Planning

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Planning to lead a local authority's planning services in the South of England on an initial 6-month contract. Essential qualifications include being a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with a strong background in public sector planning. Responsibilities involve leading service transformation, managing teams, and providing strategic leadership. Competitive pay rate between £600-£700 per day.

Qualifications

• Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or equivalent experience required.
• Strong public sector background in Planning services.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service transformation projects for Planning.
• Manage teams in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
• Provide strategic leadership support and review department resources.

Skills

Leadership in Planning

Strategic Communication

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)

Post-graduate degree in planning or related discipline

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the South of England in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract

We are looking to appoint a Head of Planning to lead the planning service, whilst ensuring the delivery of first-class services to developers, applicants, and residents.

Responsibilities will include:
·Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms.
·Provide leadership and day-to-day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
·Provide strategic leadership support
·Review department resources
·Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and ability to support effective collaboration.

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.

To apply for this roles, it is essential that you are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
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.

Carrington West Pay Rate - £600-£700per/day (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 60300

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.