Head of Planning, Regulation & Climate Strategy

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 127,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a visionary leader to head Planning, Regulatory Services and Climate. The role focuses on shaping sustainable communities, guiding planning policy, environmental stewardship and climate action to deliver economic growth and equitable outcomes.

The post requires strategic leadership across planning, building standards, environmental services, trading standards and sustainability, coordinating with partners and elected members to drive transformation and

Responsibilities

• Planning, building standards and environmental services leadership
• Trading standards and climate change strategy oversight
• Place-based development and sustainable growth guidance
• Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Service transformation and continuous improvement

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a visionary leader to head Planning, Regulatory Services and Climate. The role focuses on shaping sustainable communities, guiding planning policy, environmental stewardship and climate action to deliver economic growth and equitable outcomes.

The post requires strategic leadership across planning, building standards, environmental services, trading standards and sustainability, coordinating with partners and elected members to drive transformation and