Development Management Team Leader
Greater London
6 months contract
£55-60 per hour
Ref - 63901
Carrington West are supporting a London Borough with their search for a Deputy Area Planning Manager to join their Development Management team.
This is a senior front-line leadership role within the Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods Directorate, deputising for the Area Planning Manager and supporting the delivery of high-quality development management services
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The Role
You will support the management and performance of an area team of professional planning officers, while also holding a small caseload of complex applications.
Key responsibilities include:
·Deputising for the Area Planning Manager, including allocating applications and signing off delegated decisions
·Managing major and strategic applications from pre-application through to decision and post-permission stages
·Reviewing and presenting reports to Planning Committee
·Leading on appeals, hearings and public inquiries where required
To be considered, you will demonstrate:
·An RTPI-accredited degree with eligibility for membership and significant post-qualification experience
·Senior-level Development Management experience, including major applications
·Experience managing or mentoring staff within a Local Authority setting
·Strong report writing, committee presentation and appeal experience