Development Management Lead – Local Authority Planning

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An authority planning service in the UK is seeking a Development Management Team Leader for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality services, offering technical advice, and preparing evidence for planning appeals. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in planning and experience in a similar role. The position offers flexible working arrangements with pay rates of £55 to £65 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a development management local authority planning department at a similar level.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a Development Management Team efficiently.
• Provide specialist advice to stakeholders on development principles.
• Prepare evidence for planning appeals.

Skills

Development management experience

Public engagement

Strategic planning

Technical evidence preparation

Team leadership

Education

Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration, or related discipline

Job description

An authority planning service in the UK is seeking a Development Management Team Leader for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality services, offering technical advice, and preparing evidence for planning appeals. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in planning and experience in a similar role. The position offers flexible working arrangements with pay rates of £55 to £65 per hour depending on experience.