Our client is a Local Authority based in the East Midlands and they are seeking an experienced Group Leader for their Development Management teams. You will ensure the effective delivery of planning application assessments, including the management of appeals. As well as day to day management of the teams you may, on occasion, be called to act as an expert witness and assist with complex major applications. You will also be heavily involved with process improvement within the Development Management Teams as well as the delivery of a number of complex schemes across the borough.
Applicants for this post must be qualified Town Planners with experience of local authority town planning. Your strong technical knowledge of UK planning legislation will need to be complimented with good management skills and the confidence and ability to direct a team. Critical to this role will be the ability to communicate effectively and to engage in negotiations that can often be sensitive and complex so you will need to be able to engage productively with third parties to develop good relationships that ensure successful development. The role would suit someone who has worked in a similar role recently or an experienced Development Management Team Leader.
The post will initially offered as a 6 month contract and the rate offered is £50/hr umbrella, please get in touch for further details.