Planning Policy Team Leader

Osborne Richardson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Planning Policy Team Leader to guide the Planning Policy Team. This role involves managing the production and monitoring of Local Development Scheme and Local Plan documents, ensuring compliance with statutory procedures and best practices. The ideal candidate will have significant planning policy experience, strong policy development knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on lead responsibilities on impactful projects within a collaborative environment. The contract is expected to run until December 2025, offering a competitive rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning policy with proven management skills.
• Thorough understanding of UK planning legislation and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Policy Team and manage Local Development Scheme.
• Ensure activities comply with statutory procedures and best practices.

Skills

Planning Policy Experience

Line Management Skills

Policy Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree-Level Qualification

Professional Accreditation

Job description

Our client based in Surrey is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Policy Team Leader.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Lead the Planning Policy Team and manage the production, maintenance, and monitoring of the Council’s Local Development Scheme and Local Plan documents.
2. Ensure all activities are in accordance with statutory procedures and best practices.
3. Coordinate with the corporate policy direction, other services, and the Council’s plans and programmes.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Significant planning policy experience, with preferably proven line management skills.
2. Strong policy development knowledge and a thorough understanding of UK planning legislation.
3. Willingness to undertake lead responsibilities on projects.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
5. Relevant degree-level qualification (essential) and professional accreditation (ideally).

Additional Information:

This contract initially runs until December 2025. The rate offered will depend on the role. This position is inside IR35.

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