Planning Manager

Matchtech; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 64,575 - 101,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Flexible rate

6 month rolling contract

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Planning Manager to join our client on a contract basis. The role covers leadership of the minerals and waste Local Plan, development management, and proactive stakeholder engagement in a flexible hybrid working environment.

The contract is a 6-month rolling arrangement with a flexible rate. You will lead the planning team, oversee budgets and work programmes, prepare and present reports to committees, defend the council's position at appeals and hearings, and deliver a

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
• Manage all aspects of development management, including planning applications, appeals, enforcement, site monitoring and pre-application advice.
• Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused planning service through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Lead, manage and develop the planning team, including performance management, workload allocation, training and mentoring.
• Oversee team budgets, resources, projects and work programmes to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and financial targets.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations and professional advice to committees, decision-makers and other stakeholders.
• Represent and defend the Council's position at planning appeals, hearings, inquiries and court proceedings.
• Monitor and respond to changes in planning legislation, policy and consultations, providing expert advice as required.

Job description

We are looking for a Planning Manager to join a client on a contract basis.

• Flexible/hybrid working
• Flexible rate
• 6 month rolling contract

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
• Manage all aspects of development management, including planning applications, appeals, enforcement, site monitoring and pre-application advice.
• Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused planning service through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Lead, manage and develop the planning team, including performance management, workload allocation, training and mentoring.
• Oversee team budgets, resources, projects and work programmes to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and financial targets.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations and professional advice to committees, decision-makers and other stakeholders.
• Represent and defend the Council's position at planning appeals, hearings, inquiries and court proceedings.
• Monitor and respond to changes in planning legislation, policy and consultations, providing expert advice as required.