Local Plans - Team Leader

Brackenberry Limited; Sharnford; Presencial; GBP 101.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brackenberry Limited is recruiting a Local Plans Team Leader on a 3‑month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. The role involves leading the Local Plans team, coordinating research and evidence gathering, and representing the Council at inquiries and hearings.

A degree in planning or related field and RTPI membership are required, with experience in policy development and public consultation. The position offers an hourly rate of £52.00–£69.00, with an immediate start expectation.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent in planning related field.
• Membership of RTPI where applicable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in planning policy and legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Local Plans team and coordinate research and evidence gathering.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries, examinations and hearings.
• Provide expert planning policy input for applications and pre-application inquiries.
• Oversee external consultants and liaise with internal departments and stakeholders.

Educación

Degree in Town Planning / Urban Planning / Spatial Planning / Geography / Environmental Planning or related

RTPI membership

Evidence of CPD in planning policy / development planning

Descripción del empleo

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Charnwood to assist with the appointment of a Local Plans - Team Leader, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £52.00 - £69.00 per hour

Summary

The candidate will manage and develop the Local Plans team, coordinate research and evidence gathering, oversee external consultants and work closely with internal departments, elected members, partner organisations, government bodies and local communities. The role will also represent the Council at public inquiries, examinations and hearings, providing expert planning policy evidence where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of the Council's statutory Local Development Framework.
• Manage and supervise the Local Plans team, allocating work and ensuring effective delivery of team objectives.
• Provide specialist advice on planning policy matters relating to planning applications and pre-application enquiries.
• Coordinate surveys and research required to maintain an up-to-date evidence base for the Local Development Framework.

Qualification

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Spatial Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognised planning professional body, such as the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), where applicable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in planning policy, development planning and relevant legislation.

Essentials

• Significant professional experience within planning policy, local plan preparation, spatial planning or development planning.
• Experience of interpreting and applying planning legislation, national planning policy and statutory guidance.
• Experience of preparing reports and recommendations for elected members, committees or senior management.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.