Deputy Team Manager (Planning)

Pay Rate: £43.72 per hour PAYE, with flexible holiday pay

Hours: 37 hours

Length of Contract: 2 months

Location: Greenwich, London SE18 6HQ

Hybrid Arrangements: TBC

Deputy Team Manager (Planning)

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Team Manager (Planning) to support the delivery of a high-quality Development Management service, leading planning officers and ensuring effective, timely and legally compliant decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and develop planning officers, driving performance and service improvement.


• Manage complex planning applications, delegated decisions, appeals and Section 106 negotiations.


• Review officer reports, advise on development proposals and negotiate improvements to schemes.


• Prepare for and present cases at planning committees, deputising for senior managers as required.


• Build strong relationships with developers, councillors, residents and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject.


• Minimum three years’ development control experience.


• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, development management and planning policy.


• Experience handling planning applications, appeals, Section 106 negotiations and committee presentations in an urban environment.


• Proven leadership, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to meet performance targets and advise elected Members.


• Desirable: RTPI membership or eligibility for membership.

Job Ref: RQ1791250

Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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