Senior Planning Lead: Policy, Development & Regeneration

Carrington West; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 275,520,000 - 289,296,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Head of Planning for a leading Local Authority. This role offers hybrid working, £107 per hour (DOE), and a 5-month initial contract.

It focuses on strategic leadership across Development Management, Planning Policy and wider planning functions to support economic development and regeneration goals. You will lead and shape a high-performing planning service, manage teams and budgets, advise Members and senior stakeholders, and oversee statutory responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Significant Local Authority planning experience at a senior management level.
• Strong knowledge of Development Management, Planning Policy and planning legislation.
• Proven experience leading and developing professional planning teams.
• Experience managing complex planning applications and strategic development projects.
• Strong communication skills with experience advising Members and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Service and provide strategic direction across Development Management, Planning Policy and related functions.
• Oversee statutory planning responsibilities, delegated decision making and Planning Committee functions.
• Provide strategic planning advice to Members, senior officers, developers and key stakeholders.
• Lead the delivery of planning policy and support major development and regeneration projects.
• Manage teams, performance, budgets and resources to deliver an effective planning service.
• Represent the Council at strategic meetings, partnerships, appeals and inquiries.

Skills

Senior management planning

Development Management

Planning Policy

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy and judgement

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Head of Planning for a leading Local Authority. This role offers hybrid working, £107 per hour (DOE), and a 5-month initial contract.

It focuses on strategic leadership across Development Management, Planning Policy and wider planning functions to support economic development and regeneration goals. You will lead and shape a high-performing planning service, manage teams and budgets, advise Members and senior stakeholders, and oversee statutory responsibilities and