Location:
Shropshire / Hybrid
Pay:
£360 per day
Hours:
37 hours per week
Contract:
6-month maternity cover
Start Date:
14 September 2026
End Date:
5 March 2027
Hybrid Working:
Part-remote
attendance varies depending on service requirements, averaging approximately
one day per week on site We are recruiting for an experienced
Area Planning Manager
to join a busy Development Management service on an initial six-month maternity cover contract. This is a
senior-level planning position , responsible for managing a professional planning team, overseeing complex development management work and providing authoritative planning advice to senior management, elected members and other key stakeholders. ## The Role Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing an area-based Development Management team Directly managing Principal Planning Officers and providing wider leadership to Planning Officers and Assistant Planning Officers Managing team performance, workloads and resources Acting as the
lead professional officer at Planning Committees Leading the assessment and determination of
large and complex planning applications Providing senior professional planning advice to Members, applicants and stakeholders Supporting and deputising for the Planning and Development Services Manager Ensuring robust, timely and consistent planning decisions Providing professional planning advice on corporate and strategic development projects Overseeing applications under the
Town and Country Planning Acts and associated legislation Preparing and presenting reports and attending committees, public inquiries, court hearings, site visits and other meetings as required ## About You This is a senior appointment and candidates will need substantial
Development Management and leadership experience . Essential experience includes: Extensive experience of
development management and associated regulatory processes
Proven experience leading and managing teams of professional staff at a senior level Significant experience in a senior professional or managerial planning role Experience managing performance and quality assurance Strong experience engaging and negotiating with planning professionals, agents and stakeholders Ability to operate confidently and sensitively within a political environment Strong leadership, decision-making and people-management skills
### Qualifications Candidates should be educated to
degree level or equivalent in a development-related discipline , hold an appropriate professional qualification, or have relevant training and experience providing an equivalent level of competence.
RTPI membership or membership of an equivalent recognised professional body is desirable. ### Additional Requirements You will need: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong report-writing and presentation skills Excellent influencing and negotiation skills Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines Full UK driving licence Access to a vehicle for business use Flexibility to work from home and attend the primary work base or other locations when required This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Area Planning Manager, Development Management Manager, Principal Planning Manager or senior Development Management professional
looking for a well-paid interim assignment.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating your Development Management, complex planning application and senior team leadership experience.
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Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
