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Osborne Richardson have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Interim Head of Planning to join a busy and dynamic Local Authority in the North West England.
Our client is looking for strong leaders, who can think creatively, are not afraid of change and who can inspire those around them. You will have proven experience of managing complex budgets and programmes and of working directly with residents, councillors and developers. Experience is also necessary of strategic planning at a senior level including planning legislation and policies.
You will be lead and manage the Development Management and Enforcement functions and it is essential you have held a similar position with another Local Authority.
Applicants for this post must be qualified Town Planners with recent experience of working in a similar role within a local authority Town Planning Department. 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.
You must be able to work under pressure and to manage organisational change in response to service needs.
The post will initially be offered for 6 and the rate offered is £750/day Umbrella. This role is inside IR35. Please get in touch for further details.