Job Description
Interim Head of Development Management & Building ControlStart: ASAPDuration: 6 monthsLocation: MordenRate: £500-600 p/day (inside IR35)We are supporting a local authority client in the appointment of an experienced Interim Head of Development Management & Building Control to lead a large multidisciplinary planning and regulatory service during a key period of regeneration and growth.This is a senior leadership opportunity overseeing Development Management, Building Control, Planning Enforcement, Conservation & Arboriculture, Planning Administration and Land Charges functions.Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage Development Management & Building Control services- Oversee major planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters- Drive regeneration, placemaking and service improvement initiatives- Manage Planning Committee activity and member engagement- Lead stakeholder engagement with developers, consultants and external agencies- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the service- Manage operational budgets, performance and income generation activity- Lead multidisciplinary teams within a complex local authority environmentEssential Experience- Proven senior leadership experience within Development Management and/or Building Control- Strong local authority background- Experience managing large teams and complex planning functions- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, enforcement and building regulations- Experience working within politically sensitive environments and alongside elected members- Track record delivering regeneration and transformation programmes- RTPI membership or equivalent professional accreditation preferredTPBN1_UKTJ