Strategic Lead: Planning Enforcement & Building Control

Redbridge Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbridge London Borough Council is seeking a senior leader with a strategic perspective across planning enforcement and building control. You will shape the service, drive performance, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-profile planning outcomes.

The role requires a professional qualification in planning and proven leadership experience, with a focus on data-driven performance management and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic leadership within planning enforcement or building control.
• Experience in delivering high-profile planning enforcement functions and building control.
• Ability to lead with data to inform performance management and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across planning enforcement and building control.
• Lead and develop the team, ensuring consistency and accountability in services.
• Engage with elected members, developers and residents to align priorities.
• Promote best practice and drive continuous improvement through performance reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Planning professional qualification

Tools

Reporting

Job description

Redbridge London Borough Council is seeking a senior leader with a strategic perspective across planning enforcement and building control. You will shape the service, drive performance, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-profile planning outcomes.

The role requires a professional qualification in planning and proven leadership experience, with a focus on data-driven performance management and service improvement.