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Head of Planning

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in Manchester is currently recruiting for a Head of Planning to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to be responsible for direct leadership and line management of Development Management Manager, Planning Policy Manager, Planning Enforcement, Technical Support and Land Charges Manager, GM Ecology Unit Manager and Senior Building Control Officers

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Provide leadership, motivation and day-to-day management for the professional and support teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, planning enforcement Building Control, and the GM Ecology service.
  • Deputise for the Director of Place, as and when required at Single Leadership Team, Executive Board, Executive Cabinet, Scrutiny Committees and GMCA Leader's briefings as required on Planning matters.
  • Support the Director of Place with MP briefings relating to Planning matters.

The Candidate

  • To be considered for this role you will require:
  • Planning Degree
  • Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or equivalent experience

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering day rates to be negotiated Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to liam.walton@servicecare.org.uk or call Liam at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.