Job Description
Development Management Team Leader (Planning)
Location: London
Rate: 42- 55 per hour
Contract: interim/ongoing
Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Development Management Team Leader (Planning) within their Development Management service.
This role supports the senior management team to oversee the effective handling of planning applications and related work, ensuring decisions and recommendations are made in line with current planning legislation and local policy. You will lead a Development Management team, manage complex and sensitive cases, and represent the service at committees, meetings and, where required, inquiries.
Responsibilities include
Leading and managing a Development Management team to ensure a consistent, high quality service and effective workload delivery
Reviewing planning applications and guiding officers on next steps, including negotiations with applicants to improve schemes and outcomes
Preparing, checking and approving reports, including those for complex or contentious applications
Making delegated decisions on planning applications and associated matters where required
Representing the service at Planning Committee, providing clear advice on applications and planning policy
Attending site visits and meetings with internal teams, neighbouring authorities, consultees and external stakeholders
Supporting work relating to Section 106 discussions, providing advice and input on key application details
Advising on planning impacts on communities, including infrastructure, sustainability and relevant service requirements
Responding to correspondence and enquiries and overseeing outgoing communication from the team
Contributing to continuous improvement activity and maintaining performance within a target driven environment
About you
MRTPI membership, or eligible to become a member
Strong working knowledge of planning legislation and development management practice
Proven experience managing staff within a planning environment
Experience handling a busy personal caseload and delivering reports to tight deadlines
Confident communicator, able to engage with Members, officers, the public and other stakeholders
Experience presenting and defending planning recommendations, including at committee and, where required, at hearings or inquiries
Ability to lead, motivate and support a professional team while maintaining high standards and consistency
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Cameron Nicholls at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or
