Job Description
Contract: 6-month contract (Umbrella)
IR35: Inside IR35
Location Birmingham
We are seeking an experienced Interim Town Planner to support the delivery of planning services within a busy local authority environment. This is a key interim role, offering an immediate start and a competitive day rate of £450.
About the Role
Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining service performance, managing a varied caseload of planning applications, and providing professional planning advice to officers, members, and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and determining a caseload of planning applications in line with statutory requirements
- Providing expert planning advice and recommendations
- Preparing and presenting reports to planning committees
- Engaging with developers, agents, consultees, and the public
- Supporting policy implementation and development management processes
- Ensuring decisions are robust, defensible, and aligned with national and local planning policy
Essential Requirements
- Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- Proven experience working within a UK local authority planning service
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation, and policy framework
- Ability to manage complex applications and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to step into a high-impact interim role, contribute to meaningful place-making, and gain exposure within a dynamic council environment - Please send your Update CV!
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