Head of Development Management, South West London Pay rate £650 per day Contract role, Local Government Planning Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Head of Development Management in South West London This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role. Role purpose Provide leadership to the Development Management and Enforcement functions of the Council to make a significant contribution to the positive growth and regeneration of the Borough through the innovative and practical application of development management skills. To ensure that growth and regeneration in the Borough is delivered in line with the Council’s Local Plan and associated documents. The role reports directly to the Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, and is responsible for the Lead Officer, Development Management, Lead Officer, Planning Delivery and Lead Officer, Planning Enforcement. The person In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to: Have relevant degree level qualifications in Town Planning (or related built environment discipline) and hold chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be able to demonstrate suitable post qualification experience to meet the eligibility requirements for chartered membership. Have significant experience in successfully assessing and advising on planning applications. Evidence of management training or a management qualification (eg Certificate, Diploma or MBA) would be considered desirable. Comprehensive understanding of planning legislation & good understanding of related legislation including local government legislation. High level of political awareness & comprehensive knowledge of the operation of local government. Extensive experience of public meetings, member level meetings or committees, plus working to complex constitutional procedures, including public hearings and legal challenges. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.