Team Leader - Planning Policy - ABS45046

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking an enthusiastic individual for the role of Team Leader within the Local Development Plan Team in Bridgwater. This role involves leading the development of a new Local Development Plan and mentoring team members to achieve their potential. Candidates should be prepared to handle diverse planning issues and collaborate with various stakeholders. The position is fixed term until September 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic officer with a proven ability to mentor and support team members.
• Experience handling complex planning issues with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate actions for a new Local Development Plan.
• Support developers and communities through the planning process.
• Provide expert advice on Planning Framework 4.

Job description

Overview

Aberdeenshire Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic officer to fill the role of Team Leader within the Local Development Plan Team.

Aberdeenshire Council is at the forefront of thinking within Scotland on the new system of development planning in Scotland and the post provides invaluable opportunity to be involved at the forefront of the new planning system within a large, prosperous, and rural planning authority.

Responsibilities

• As Team Leader you will provide a key role in the team to help develop and coordinate actions that will deliver a new style Local Development Plan in 2028/29.
• You will be the catalyst and mentor that ensures that team members can achieve their full potential, working together for the good of Aberdeenshire Council.
• Part of the role will be providing support for developers and communities as they step through the Local Development Plan process.
• You will be multiskilled and agile to fulfil this role, with a good grounding that will empower you to deal with the complex planning issues facing Aberdeenshire in a cooperative and thoughtful manner during a period of significant change.
• You will be required to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including Councillors, and provide expert advice to Development Management practitioners on the implementation of Planning Framework 4 and the existing Local Development Plan 2023.

Info

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 30 September 2026

Informal enquiries to David MacLennan 01467 539786

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