Planning Policy Team Leader

Carrington West; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority consulting firm is seeking a Planning Policy Team Leader for an initial 3-month contract in the West Midlands. The role involves leading planning policy development and managing a team of junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of planning legislation and a relevant degree. This position offers up to £60 per hour, with responsibilities including managing policy outputs and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced Planner with strong knowledge of planning legislation and process.
• Background in Local Authority planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning policy development with a strong knowledge of national planning policy.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior planning staff to deliver policy outputs.
• Work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and prioritize daily workload.
• Develop the broad content of policies in support of the Local Plan.

Skills

Knowledge of national planning policy

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree qualified; Masters preferred

MRTPI status or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Planning Policy Team Leader - Midlands. Job Ref - 62066. Carrington West are assisting a Midlands based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Policy Team Leader. This is an initial 3 month contract position paying up to £60 per hour inside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning policy development with a strong knowledge of national planning policy.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior planning staff to deliver policy outputs.
• Work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and prioritise daily workload.
• Develop the broad content of policies in support of the Local Plan.

Qualifications

• Experienced Planner with strong knowledge of planning legislation and process.
• Background in Local Authority planning is preferred.
• Degree qualified; Masters preferred.
• MRTPI status or working towards it.
• Excellent communication skills.

Remuneration and Duration

Contract: initial 3 months, paying up to £60 per hour (DOE). Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please call our Town Planning recruitment specialists on 02393 876079 or apply here. If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far to travel, call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079 to discuss non-advertised opportunities.