Head of Planning and Building Control

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Planning to lead service transformation projects and manage planning teams. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Town Planner qualification and a strong background in public sector planning services. This role offers a negotiable competitive pay rate based on experience.

Benefits

Negotiable pay rate

Qualifications

• Strong public sector background in Planning services.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI.
• Experience in a leadership role within planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead service transformation projects to align with government reforms.
• Manage teams involved in Planning Development Management.
• Provide strategic leadership support.
• Review department resources.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning Development Management

Education

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)

Post-graduate degree in planning

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 effective collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Post‑graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and eligibility for membership of RTPI.

Benefits

Pay Rate – £competitive (Negotiable depending on experience)

Application

Job Ref – 61591

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email 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.