Planning Area Manager - Development Management
New Yesterday
£450 per day PAYE - £500 per day Umbrella / Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
37 hours per week
3-month initial contract
Overview of the role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Planning professional to join a Local Authority in Somerset as Area Manager – Development Management, covering both the East (Mendip) and South (Yeovil) areas.
This senior leadership role sits within the Planning & Development service and will involve providing strategic oversight, managing operational delivery, and representing the service at committee level.
The position is hybrid with 2 days per week on-site.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the Development Management function for the East and South planning areas.
- Attend and represent the council at Planning Committees, offering professional advice and guidance.
- Manage and resolve complex complaints, planning disputes, and escalated service issues.
- Support day-to-day operations of the planning service, ensuring service standards are maintained.
- Provide strategic input to service planning and improvements, working with senior leadership.
- Mentor and support planning officers across both regions.
- Proven experience in a senior planning role within a local authority or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of planning legislation, committee procedures, and local governance.
- Confident communicator with experience in complaint handling, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
- MRTPI or equivalent qualification
or email james.glover@servicecare.org.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Cannock, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations
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