Job Category: Interims
Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS
United Kingdom
Bromley Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £55,000
We work on a hybrid work pattern on average 2/3 days in the office but will require flexibility
Responsibilities
* To provide strategic leadership for all aspects of Development Planning in line with the Council’s Corporate Operating Principles.
* To lead the preparation of Development Plans and the Council’s role in the London Plans.
* To lead and manage the functions of Development Planning Services in accordance with the core principles, key aims and priorities within Building a Better Bromley, the Bromley Local Plan and relevant planning legislation, guidance, practice and professional standards.
* To contribute to policy formulation at a strategic level and provide advice and guidance to the Chief Planner, Executive Director of ECS, Chief Executive, Chairman of DCC, Portfolio Holders for Renewal and Recreation and Council’s Executive.
* To demonstrate commitment to the Council’s key objectives and values through contribution as a member of the Planning Services Management Team and contributing to the wider Departmental Management Team.
* To lead Development Planning services in the delivery of best practice and best value through the establishment/maintenance of effective systems, targets and performance management that secures high standard of service delivery and secures positive outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
* 2.1 Successful background of consistent achievement at Senior Management level in a local planning authority or other large complex organisation.
* 2.2 Several years experience of management at a senior level of development plan preparation and/or planning staff management in the public and/or private sector.
* 2.3 Experience of contributing to the development of strategy and successful delivery of strategic and corporate goals within a complex service area.
* 2.4 Significant involvement in the preparation, management and control of large complex budgets.
* 2.5 Successful management of change, harnessing the strengths and talents of the workforce in a complex area within a large organisation.
* 2.6 A track record of successfully building and developing partnerships both internally and externally and the ability to establish trust and credibility.
* 2.7 Evidence of success in determining and evaluating service quality and identifying opportunities to achieve effectiveness and best value.
* 2.8 A proven track record of communicating and negotiating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences whilst developing positive relationships.
* 3.1 Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the major issues facing Planning Services and specifically Development Planning.
* 3.2 Experience in Planning Services including the effective management and delivery of Development Plans.
* 3.3 Ability to lead strategic planning to develop effective Development Planning Services.
* 3.4 Ability to be effective in operational and service management at the most senior level.
* 3.5 Ability to take on accountability of programme or project management of significant changes in service areas and in the context of cross-portfolio service issues.
* 3.6 Ability to manage effectively large and complex financial budgets.
* 3.7 Experience of the effective analysis and management of data to support service evaluation and planning.
* 3.8 Ability and knowledge of Council vision, priorities and strategy.
* 3.9 Ability to lead, empower and motivate others and form effective relationships.
* 3.10 In depth knowledge of Chartered Town Planner professional standards as relevant to Planning Services and how they can be adhered to.
* 3.11 Understanding of Performance Management processes in partnership arrangements.
* 3.12 Ability to manage the political interface and external relationships.
* 3.13 Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills, including presentation at Committee, Planning Examinations, Hearings and Appeals and/or at Court.
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