Our client, a local authority based in Bristol are looking for a Head of Housing & Planning to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary contract.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Director of Infrastructure, in designing, establishing and leading the strategic Planning and Housing functions of the Authority. Together with the Director to advise the Regional Mayor and Authority in relation to powers and responsibilities related to strategic housing and planning matters. To provide strategic leadership and direction for the development, delivery and review of regional housing and planning programmes and policy, working in partnership with Members and lead officers from the Unitary Authorities and relevant business partners within the Local Enterprise Partnership.

Manage the development of the Joint Spatial Plan through the Examination in Public process and, with the Director, define the approach and scope of the be taken in the development of the Mayoral Spatial Plan in 2018.

To manage the development of the planning and housing functions including the Mayoral Spatial Plan, and to build and maintain strong relationships locally and nationally to support the development of the Mayoral Spatial Plan.

Project manage infrastructure investment programmes to support sustainable economic growth in the region.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;

Previous experience of working to a Senior level with Housing and/or Planning, previous experience leading on strategic planning.

If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to jack.windsor@servicecare.org.uk or call Jack at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967.

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