Development Management Team Leader

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Development Management Planning Team Leader to join on a initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).
 
The main purpose of the role will require you to line manage a small team of staff, the postholder will have delegated authority for decisions on planning applications. Key responsibilities will also require you to identify opportunities for service improvement and lead their implementation alongside the Development Manager and Head of Service.
 
Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running with considerable demonstrable experience in a similar position and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £65per/hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 68216
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.