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 professi...
Area Planning Manager employer: Lynx Employment Services
As a leading employer in the compliance sector, we offer a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being, allowing you to thrive in a predominantly remote role while still enjoying the benefits of occasional collaboration in our Shrewsbury office. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
