Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Development Management Planning Team Leader to join on a initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).
 
The main purpose of the role will require you to line manage 5 members of staff, the postholder will have delegated authority for decisions on planning applications. The postholder may also have their own small caseload of planning applications and must have a previous track record of processing a wide range of a planning applications, potentially including major commercial and residential developments.
 
We are looking for an experienced consultant with a recent track record of processing a wide range of planning applications, working with and engaging with Members in the planning process, leading during planning committee meetings and general line management responsibilities.
 
Experience in a similar position is necessary. 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.
 
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running with considerable demonstrable experience in a similar position and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £60-65per/hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 66202
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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