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Major Applications Team Leader Local Authority Warwickshire 6-Month Interim Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Major Applications Team Leader to join a busy Local Authority Planning Service on an interim basis. This role will lead a high-performing Development Management team responsible for delivering a significant caseload of major planning applications within an area experiencing substantial development pressures. Contract Details Job Title: Major Applications Team Leader Location: Warwickshire Rate: £75 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: September 2026 Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, regular attendance at Planning Committee (Wednesday evenings), and site visits across the district The Role Reporting into senior management, you will provide leadership and oversight to a team comprising an Assistant Team Leader and 10 Senior Planning Officers. The focus of the role will be to ensure the efficient progression and determination of major planning applications, supporting officers, signing off reports, and helping to bring applications forward to Planning Committee. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Major Applications team Oversee the processing and determination of major planning applications Review and sign off officer reports and recommendations Support and mentor planning officers on complex cases Present and defend recommendations at Planning Committee Drive performance and help expedite planning decisions Manage stakeholder relationships with applicants, developers, consultants, members, and internal departments Ensure compliance with planning legislation, policy, and best practice About You Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) Significant experience within Development Management and major applications Proven experience managing planning professionals within a local authority environment Strong track record of presenting applications and recommendations to Planning Committees Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Experience operating in areas with significant development pressures is desirable Experience within an authority without a five-year housing land supply would be advantageous This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager, Development Management Team Leader, or Major Applications specialist looking to make an immediate impact within a busy and ambitious Local Authority service. To apply or find out more, please apply with your most up to date CV and a member of the team will be in contact

Interim Head of Delivery - Housing Based in London, hybrid working Length: 3-6 months We are seeking an experienced Head of Delivery to join a Housing Service within a Local Authority who are undergoing a significant programme of improvement and transformation. You will lead the delivery of complex programmes and projects designed to improve operational performance, strengthen governance and deliver better outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities: Lead major service improvement and transformation initiatives, ensuring they are evidence-led and focused on resident outcomes, all in line with the 10-year Housing Plan This includes implementing strategy & policy change, inspection readiness, design and delivery of new business initiatives, major service and system change projects Establish and lead multidisciplinary delivery teams across systems, data, finance, improvement and housing services Lead work around HRA budgets, savings, service charges and value-for-money initiatives Develop effective performance management frameworks, KPIs, budgets and targets to monitor delivery against strategic objectives Key Requirements: Proven experience delivering complex projects and programmes within a large and complex organisation Ideal candidate will have local government experience but open to wider public sector organisations too Strong knowledge of different project and programme management methodologies A recognised project/programme management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP or APM

Project Manager (Capital Projects) - NHS Location: Surrey Rate: £28.92 per hour Contract: until April 2027 An NHS organisation in Surrey is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a varied capital programme across a large healthcare estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction or estates project professional with experience managing capital projects from inception through to completion. Based on the provided job description and person specification. The Role You will be responsible for leading and delivering major and minor capital schemes across a complex operational estate, managing projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover stages. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Managing capital projects from feasibility through to completion Developing project briefs and working with end users to agree requirements Managing external consultants, contractors and design teams Preparing specifications and tender documentation where required Monitoring project budgets, programmes and risks Ensuring quality, compliance and health & safety standards are maintained Providing regular progress updates to senior stakeholders Supporting the wider delivery of the capital programme across the estate About You To be successful, you will have: A qualification in Architecture, Surveying, Engineering or a construction-related discipline Experience within NHS or healthcare estates Significant experience managing complex capital or construction projects Experience preparing specifications and tender documentation Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent project management and budget management capabilities The ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy environment A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of ProCure21+/ProCure22 frameworks

Interim Asset and Development Manager Based - South Coast, hybrid working Inside IR35 Length: 6 months We are looking for an exceptional interim Asset & Development Manager to support the development and enhancement of the Council's Housing Assets. Key Responsibilities: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and standards within the housing portfolio whilst identifying new housing development partnerships and managing innovative solutions to expand and improve the council's housing options Identifying and setting priorities for acquisition, new build, investment, regeneration and disposal to achieve optimum value The development and management of an asset management strategy, ensuring that housing assets are safe and continually improved to provide quality living conditions for residents Lead the delivery of affordable housing throughout the district, aligning with corporate priorities, including the acquisition and delivery of new council housing and utilising Housing Revenue Account (HRA) land-led development opportunities Provide an effective combination of technical expertise and leadership Key Requirements: Bring extensive Housing Asset and Development experience in a regulated environment Hold a Qualification in RICS/ CIH / Construction or similar An experienced and resilient individual with vast Housing leadership experience Be tenant focused, adaptable and tenacious

We are currently recruiting for a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) requirement with a local authority in the West Midlands, ideally suited to someone with extensive experience leading large-scale regeneration, infrastructure, economic development, or place-based programmes within a local authority or public sector environment. Candidates with experience delivering complex regeneration programmes, transport infrastructure projects, operational readiness programmes, and stakeholder engagement across regional partnerships would be of particular interest. Please see the below details for your perusal: Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP Duration: 9 Months Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite in the West Midlands but potential flexibility) Duties: Provide senior leadership across the Council's major regeneration, infrastructure and place-based programmes Bring together multiple projects into a single integrated programme aligned to the Council's strategic priorities Coordinate cross-Council operational activity, governance, reporting and readiness planning Act as client lead for the Council's Ecosystem Masterplan, overseeing procurement, mobilisation and delivery Establish governance frameworks, programme dashboards, risk registers and reporting arrangements Identify programme dependencies, risks and opportunities and drive solutions to delivery challenges Prepare Cabinet reports, executive briefings, member updates and programme assurance reports Work collaboratively with regional Transport partners Maximise regeneration, economic growth and investment opportunities arising from significant transport and infrastructure investment Ensure successful delivery of major regeneration, placemaking and town centre transformation initiatives Requirements: Significant experience leading major regeneration, infrastructure or economic development programmes Strong background operating within local government or complex public sector environments Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary programmes involving a wide range of stakeholders Experience working with elected members, senior leadership teams and external partners Knowledge of regeneration, place-making, infrastructure delivery and capital programmes Experience establishing programme governance, reporting and assurance frameworks Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills Experience procuring and managing external consultants and professional advisors Ability to manage political, financial and reputational risk effectively Local Authority experience is highly desirable