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Local Plan Interim LeadCivic Recruitment Limited • Dorset, England, UK
Local Plan Interim Lead

Local Plan Interim Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited • Dorset, England, UK
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
6 months contract Role with a local authority

Summary

  • The Council is seeking an experienced Interim Lead for the Dorset Local Plan to provide strategic leadership and drive the development and delivery of a new Local Plan under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This role is crucial in shaping the future of Dorsets planning landscape including the creation of a new Design Guide. Reporting jointly to the Corporate Director for Planning and the Executive Director for Economy and Environment the successful candidate will oversee the Spatial Planning Service and lead approximately 50 employees. The role ensures that the Councils planning resources are effectively aligned to achieve the successful production and adoption of the Local Plan.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the delivery of Dorsets new Local Plan and Design Guide.
  • Establish and implement a clear critical path programme and robust project management framework for Local Plan delivery.
  • Drive measurable progress against key milestones and statutory planning requirements.
  • Provide strategic leadership to the Service Manager for Spatial Planning and associated teams.
  • Ensure planning resources are effectively deployed to support Local Plan objectives.
  • Work closely with the Corporate Director for Planning Executive Director for Economy and Environment and other senior leaders.
  • Build productive relationships with Cabinet Members elected members committees and external stakeholders.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on strategic planning matters.
  • Influence and engage senior officers statutory consultees and partner organisations on complex planning and transport issues.

Essential Experience Required

  • Significant senior-level experience within Strategic Planning.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering and securing adoption of Local Plans.
  • Extensive experience leading major planning programmes and complex strategic planning projects.
  • Experience influencing advising and guiding senior officers elected members and statutory stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes through others.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Degree-level qualification in Town Planning Spatial Planning Geography Urban Planning or a related discipline.
  • Relevant professional planning qualification.
  • Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body is highly desirable.

Additional Information

  • Compensation: 650 to 750 per day.
  • Outside IR35.
  • Contract duration: 6 months with potential for extension.
  • Must be able to attend site in Dorchester/Dorset 3 to 4 days a week.
  • Bi-weekly work schedule.
  • The role closes on 24th July 2026 apply ASAP.



Required Skills:

Council is seeking an experienced Interim Lead for the Dorset Local Plan to provide strategic leadership and drive the development and delivery of a new Local Plan under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside the creation of a new Design Guide for Dorset.


Required Education:

Council is seeking an experienced Interim Lead for the Dorset Local Plan to provide strategic leadership and drive the development and delivery of a new Local Plan under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside the creation of a new Design Guide for Dorset.


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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