Hybrid Area Planning Manager - Development Management Lead

Carrington West; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Area Planning Manager for a six-month contract in the Midlands. The role is hybrid with a 37-hour week and a daily rate (DOE).

You will lead a high-performing development management team and oversee complex applications while supporting delivery of strategic service objectives. Applicants should have significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior level, with strong knowledge of planning processes and proven ability to mentor staff and present to

Qualifications

• Significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior management level.
• Strong knowledge of Development Management, planning legislation and regulatory processes.
• Experience leading and developing professional planning teams.
• Experience managing complex planning applications and presenting to committees.
• Confidence representing a Council at appeals, hearings or public inquiries.
• Ability to build strong relationships with Members, developers and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a professional Development Management team, providing guidance, mentoring and support.
• Oversee planning applications, including large and complex proposals.
• Lead the management and presentation of applications to planning committees.
• Provide strategic planning advice to Members, senior officers, applicants and key stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Planning and Development Services Manager when required.
• Manage performance, resources and workloads to ensure an effective planning service.
• Prepare committee reports and represent the Council at hearings, inquiries and other meetings.
• Support strategic development projects and drive continuous service improvement.

Skills

Senior planning experience

Stakeholder management

Committee presentations

Strategic service delivery

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an Area Planning Manager for a six-month contract in the Midlands. The role is hybrid with a 37-hour week and a daily rate (DOE).

You will lead a high-performing development management team and oversee complex applications while supporting delivery of strategic service objectives. Applicants should have significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior level, with strong knowledge of planning processes and proven ability to mentor staff and present to