Planning Team Manager

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Manager - Planning to lead a high-performing Planning Service within a Local Authority. This role oversees Development Management, Planning Policy, Enforcement and Minerals & Waste, delivering strategic objectives and service improvements.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, oversee applications, appeals and pre-application advice, report to committees, and deputise for the Head of Planning as

Qualifications

• Significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior management level.
• Strong knowledge of Development Management, Planning Policy and enforcement processes.
• Experience leading and developing professional planning teams.
• Confidence presenting reports and representing the council at appeals and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary planning team, providing guidance, mentoring and support.
• Oversee Development Management processes including applications, appeals, enforcement and pre-application advice.
• Support the delivery and review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
• Manage performance, resources and workloads to ensure an effective planning service.
• Prepare committee reports, provide strategic advice and deputise for the Head of Planning when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning policy

Development Management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Job description

Team Manager - Planning

Hybrid working available

Competitive hourly rate - DOE

Initial contract

37 hours per week

Job Ref - 68232

Lead and shape a high-performing Planning Service within a leading Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning manager to oversee Development Management, Planning Policy, Enforcement and Minerals & Waste functions while supporting the delivery of strategic service objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary planning team, providing guidance, mentoring and support
• Oversee Development Management processes including applications, appeals, enforcement and pre-application advice
• Support the delivery and review of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan
• Manage performance, resources and workloads to ensure an effective planning service
• Prepare committee reports, provide strategic advice and deputise for the Head of Planning when required

Requirements:

• Significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior management level
• Strong knowledge of Development Management, Planning Policy and enforcement processes
• Experience leading and developing professional planning teams
• Confidence presenting reports and representing the council at appeals and hearings
• Ability to build strong relationships with Members, developers and key stakeholders