Strategic Local Plans Lead - Hybrid, High-Impact

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 119,925 - 138,375; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Interim Local Plan Lead to drive the authority's Local Plan forward. This hybrid role requires 3–4 days per week on-site and offers £650-£750 per day DOE, outside IR35. The contract initially runs for 6 months with potential extension, reporting to senior directors and elected members.

Leading the Strategic Planning function, you will establish governance, manage planning teams, and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve milestones on a high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic planning experience within a local authority.
• Proven track record of delivering Local Plans.
• Experience leading planning services or large strategic planning teams.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior officers and elected members.
• Excellent understanding of planning legislation, policy and political environment.
• Ability to lead complex programmes and meet tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the authority’s new Local Plan.
• Establish and oversee project management and governance arrangements.
• Manage and support the Strategic Planning service and wider planning teams.
• Drive progress on the Local Plan and associated Design Guide.
• Work closely with senior directors, elected members and key stakeholders.
• Ensure planning resources are aligned to meet programme objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership across the planning service.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Programme governance

Policy understanding

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an Interim Local Plan Lead to drive the authority's Local Plan forward. This hybrid role requires 3–4 days per week on-site and offers £650-£750 per day DOE, outside IR35. The contract initially runs for 6 months with potential extension, reporting to senior directors and elected members.

Leading the Strategic Planning function, you will establish governance, manage planning teams, and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve milestones on a high-profile project.