Interim Planning Policy Team Leader - South East (Contract)

10-12 month maternity cover | Rate negotiable | Hybrid working

Are you an experienced Planning Policy professional with a background in management?

A local authority in the South East is looking for an experienced Interim Planning Policy Team Leader to support the service during a maternity cover period of 10-12 months.

This is a key leadership role within the Planning Policy team, with a strong focus on progressing work related to the Local Plan and managing a team of Policy Planners.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a team of 5 Policy Planners
• Overseeing and progressing Local Plan work
• Supporting the wider Planning Policy function and strategic planning matters
• Providing leadership, guidance, and management support across the team
• Working closely with senior stakeholders and officers on policy-related projects

Additional details:

• 10-12 month maternity cover contract
• Rate negotiable for the right candidate
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Ideally 2 days per week in the office, given the nature of the role

Interested?

The council is keen to arrange discussions with suitable candidates as soon as possible, with a June start.

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.