Our client is busy Local Authority based in the South West of England, and they are seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead two of their Development Management Area Teams for a contract role.
You will act as the Lead Officer and Manager for two of the four Area Planning Committees, leading the two teams of officers focused on delivering high quality development. You will be responsible for supporting the team to ensure the effective delivery of planning application assessments, including the management of appeals. You will also be involved with member enquiries, recruitment within the team, carrying out one to ones etc. You will also deputise for the Service Manager as required.
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.
This is a contract that will initially be offered for 4 months and the rate offered is £600/day Umbrella (inside IR35).
Our client is keen to review applications and arrange interviews, so please get in touch ASAP for full details.