Head of Development Management

Head of Development Management

£472.97 daily rate - PAYE

£650 daily rate – Umbrella

Full time

6 Month Contract Initially

Our Local Authority Client is looking for a Head of Development Management to join their team on an interim basis to provide leadership to the Development Management and Enforcement functions of the Council to make a significant contribution to the positive growth and regeneration of the Borough through the innovative and practical application of development management skills. To ensure that growth and regeneration in the Borough is delivered in line with the Council’s Local Plan and associated documents.

The role reports directly to the Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, and is responsible for the Lead Officer, Development Management, Lead Officer, Planning Delivery and Lead Officer, Planning Enforcement.

Planning

• Keep abreast of legislation, case law, current national and local policies and guidance to offer sound professional and technical adviceand guidance to all parties, including the applicants and landowners.
• To lead on and provide professional and technical expertise on the determination of planning and related applications.
• Work in a positive and proactive manner that supports and facilitates the delivery of positive outcomes on planning applications, whilst also ensuring consistency with the wider corporate aspirations of the Council, and demonstrate a respect for the views of the local community.
• Oversee negotiations to secure council objectives on infrastructure arrangements and delivery, through the appropriate use of Section 106 contributions and controls, alongside the Community Infrastructure Levy.
• To coordinate and oversee activities related to the Planning Committee, ensure appropriate support is in place for Neighbourhood Committees, and to attend other Council committees, panels and meetings as required.
• To promote the Development Management Service and contribute and assist in achieving income targets in relation to the Council’s Pre-Application Service, expedited services and the delivery of schemes through Planning Performance Agreements.
• Responsible for the efficient processing of appeals to the Planning Inspectorate within the Development Management and Planning Enforcement functions and defend the Council’s decisions.
• Exercise delegated authority for decision making where required and within the scope of the Council’s Scheme of Delegation.

Service Leadership

In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to :

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately