Strategic Planning Lead - Local Authority

Carrington West; Driffield; Hybrid; GBP 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Head of Planning to lead and shape the Planning Service for a Local Authority. Hybrid working is available, with a demanding remit across Development Management, Planning Policy and regeneration.

The role requires high-level local authority experience, strategic leadership, and the ability to guide members and stakeholders through complex planning processes. Competitive hourly rate offered for a 5-month contract.

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 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 planning experience

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Planning policy knowledge

Job description

Carrington West seeks a Head of Planning to lead and shape the Planning Service for a Local Authority. Hybrid working is available, with a demanding remit across Development Management, Planning Policy and regeneration.

The role requires high-level local authority experience, strategic leadership, and the ability to guide members and stakeholders through complex planning processes. Competitive hourly rate offered for a 5-month contract.