Job Description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the South of England in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract
We are looking to appoint a Head of Planning to lead the planning service, whilst ensuring the delivery of first-class services to developers, applicants, and residents.
Responsibilities will include:
Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms.
Provide leadership and day-to-day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
Provide strategic leadership support
Review department resources
Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and ability to support effective collaboration.
Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
To apply for this roles, it is essential that you are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
Carrington West Pay Rate - 600-700per/day (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 60300
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Head of Planning
South East London Posted about 18 hours ago
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