Planning Team Manager

Team Manager – Planning
Location: Leicestershire
Contract: Ongoing Temporary contract 
Rate: £230 PAYE / £300 Umbrella per day 
Hours: Full Time

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for an experienced Team Manager – Planning to lead their Planning, Historic and Natural Environment service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of a high-performing team responsible for Development Management, Planning Policy, Minerals & Waste Planning and Planning Enforcement. The role offers the opportunity to influence strategic planning across the county while managing complex planning matters and leading a team of planning specialists.
Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Planning Team, overseeing Development Management, Planning Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement functions.
• Manage the preparation, implementation, review and monitoring of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan.
• Oversee the planning application process from pre-application through to determination, appeals and enforcement.
• Build strong working relationships with internal departments, developers, consultants, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports to committees, members and senior leadership.
• Lead on complex planning appeals, inquiries and hearings, providing expert evidence where required.
• Monitor changes to planning legislation and policy, providing professional advice to the wider organisation.
• Manage team performance, workloads, resources and budgets to ensure service objectives are achieved.
• Support the Head of Planning and deputise where required.
• Drive continuous improvement, ensuring the service remains customer focused and delivers high-quality outcomes.

RequirementsThe successful candidate will have:

• Degree qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent professional body.
• Significant senior-level experience within a Local Authority Planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of Development Management, Planning Policy and Planning legislation.
• Experience preparing Local Plans, particularly Minerals and Waste Planning.
• Experience presenting evidence at Planning Appeals and Public Inquiries.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, business planning and service performance.

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership opportunity within a respected Local Authority.
• Strategic role influencing planning policy and development across the county.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced professional team.
• Diverse workload covering planning policy, development management, enforcement and appeals.
• Excellent long-term career opportunity.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact James Glover at Service Care Solutions for more information via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208967