Position
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the Home Counties in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract.
Responsibilities
* Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms.
* Provide leadership and day‑to‑day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
* Provide strategic leadership support.
* Review department resources.
* Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and ability to support effective collaboration.
Qualifications
* Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
* To apply for this role, it is essential that you are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
* It would be beneficial to hold a Post‑graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
Compensation
Pay Rate – £600‑per‑day (Negotiable depending on experience).
Job Ref – 66861.
Contact
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email Cameron or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com, planning@carringtonwest.com.
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