I am currently working with a Council in the South West who are seeking an experienced Major Development Team Manager to join their team on an interim basis and lead a newly established Major Development Team focused on large-scale strategic development across the Borough.
The Role:
As Major Development Team Manager, you will:
- Manage a caseload of large major and strategic planning applications
- Lead a team consisting of a Principal Planner, Senior Planner and contractor resource
- Maintain momentum across major development and infrastructure projects
- Work closely with the Strategic and Local Plan Team as the authority progresses towards Regulation 19 consultation
- Establish and manage Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for major applications
- Attend Planning Committee, member briefings and corporate meetings
- Work closely with senior management, including the Director of Growth and Development Management management team
- Help shape and establish a new Major Development Team within a fast-paced growth authority
Contract Details:
- Initial contract until the end of March 2027
- Full-time position
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Approximately 1 day per week in the office
- Rates negotiable, with the hiring manager keen to understand current market expectations
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