Job Description
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.
