Town Planning Development Manager

CPR; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Surrey is seeking an experienced Town Planning Development Manager to lead their Town Planning Team. This role focuses on integrating the Technical Support team, managing day-to-day operations, and leading service improvements. Candidates should have a Town Planning degree, experience in local authority management, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a rate of £60 per hour and requires collaboration with senior planning officials.

Qualifications

• Must have a Town Planning degree or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in Development Management with local authorities.
• Proven track record in team management and service redesign.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of Technical Support team into Planning.
• Manage Development Management teams day-to-day.
• Help develop and deliver a Planning Improvement Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical planning knowledge

Education

Town Planning degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Town Planning Development Manager

Location: Surrey
Rate: £60 per hour (umbrella)

A Local Authority in Surrey is recruiting an experienced Town Planning Development Manager to join its Town Planning Team.

The key focus of this role is to support the integration of the Technical Support team back into Planning, including redesigning team functions, supporting a team restructure, and providing technical support and training. You will also have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Development Management teams. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Planning, you will help develop and deliver a Planning Improvement Plan, driving service improvement and consistency across the function.

Key requirements:

• Town Planning degree (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in Development Management within a local authority
• Proven experience of team management, restructuring, and service redesign
• Strong leadership, technical planning knowledge, and stakeholder management skills