Your new company A forward-thinking and well-respected Local Authority in East Anglia is seeking an experienced Senior Development Management Planner to join their planning team on an initial 6-month temporary contract. This authority is known for its proactive approach to growth, regeneration, and sustainable development across both urban and rural settings. Your new role As a Senior Development Management Planner, you will play a key role in managing a varied caseload of complex and major planning applications. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality planning decisions, providing expert advice to stakeholders, and supporting the wider team in achieving performance targets.Key responsibilities include: Managing a caseload of minor and complex planning applications Preparing detailed officer reports and making recommendations Engaging with developers, stakeholders, and elected members Mentoring junior members of the team What you'll need to succeed Proven experience working within a UK Local Authority planning team Strong background in Development Management at Senior Planner level Ability to handle complex applications independently Excellent communication and report-writing skills MRTPI qualification What you'll get in return Competitive rate of £35 per hour+ (DOE) Fully Remote working arrangement Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us today for a confidential discussion about your career.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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