Team Leader - Planning Policy

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks a Team Leader within the Local Development Plan Team. This role involves developing the new Local Development Plan for 2028/29, mentoring team members, and advising stakeholders on planning issues. Applicants should be adaptable and possess multi-skills to navigate complex planning processes. This is a fixed-term position until 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation to address complex planning issues cooperatively.
• Experience in supporting team members and mentoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate actions for the new Local Development Plan.
• Support developers and communities through the planning process.
• Provide expert advice on the implementation of planning frameworks.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Adaptability

Expert advice provision

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Team Leader within the Local Development Plan Team.

This role offers an opportunity to be involved at the forefront of Scotland's new development planning system within a large, prosperous, and rural authority.

The Team Leader will play a key role in developing and coordinating actions to deliver a new style Local Development Plan in 2028/29.

You will also act as a catalyst and mentor, supporting team members to achieve their potential and working collaboratively for Aberdeenshire Council.

The role includes providing support to developers and communities through the Local Development Plan process.

Applicants should be multi-skilled and adaptable, with a solid foundation to address complex planning issues cooperatively during a period of significant change.

You will work with diverse stakeholders, including Councillors, and provide expert advice on the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 and the current Local Development Plan 2023.

This is a fixed-term position until 30 September 2026.

Informal enquiries to David MacLennan 01467 539786

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