We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Charnwood to assist with the appointment of a Team Leader Local Plans, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £345.38 - £468.96 per day

Summary:

An opportunity for a Team Leader Local Plans to manage the preparation, implementation and review of the Council's statutory local development framework. The role involves leading the Local Plans team, managing complex planning policy matters and supporting sustainable development across the Borough.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and review of the Council's statutory local development framework and related planning policies.
• Lead and supervise the Local Plans team, providing guidance and support on complex planning assignments.
• Provide advice on planning applications, development policies and pre application enquiries.
• Review and respond to planning policy consultations, guidance and legislative changes.
• Prepare and present reports to Council committees and project boards.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in local planning policy and development framework preparation.
• Ability to manage complex strategic planning issues and policy development.
• Experience in team management, supervision and staff development.
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies and stakeholders.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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