Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for an Area Manager - Development Management (South & East) (Grade 6) - Planning. Job Title: Job Title: Area Manager - Development Management (South & East) (Grade 6) - Planning Contract Duration: 5 Months with possibility of extension Umbrella Rate: £83.01/Hour inside IR35 Job Description: · Planning Area Lead, covering the East and South areas . This role is responsible as a Planning Lead for the East and South areas and will include strategic direction, attendance at planning committee, complaints and assisting in the day to day operations of the service. · Responsible for assessing and determining planning applications. · Leading area-based planning teams (in this case, South & East regions) · Overseeing planning applications, appeals, and enforcement cases · Acting as a senior advisor to planning committees and councillors · Ensuring compliance with national planning legislation and local development frameworks · Managing staff and contributing to service improvements ...