Planning Team Manager

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Team Manager - Planning to lead the local authority's planning service. The role involves overseeing Development Management, Planning Policy, Enforcement and Minerals & Waste functions, and deputising for Head of Planning when required.

Hybrid working is available, with an initial contract for 37 hours per week. The position requires significant Local Authority planning management experience and strong leadership skills.

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

Senior planning management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy knowledge

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