Planning Manager

My client, a local authority based in Bedfordshire is looking for a Development Control Manager to join their team. This is a full time, temporary ongoing agency role and the successful candidate must have a full degree level qualification or equivalent in town planning recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute along with Corporate Membership of MRTPI, MRICS or equivalent and ideally a management Qualification. The successful candidate will ideally be experienced in similar local authority roles. The main purpose of the role is to manage the Development Management Service and ensure the proper discharge of the Council's statutory responsibilities as prescribed by statute including the Planning Acts, related Planning Regulations and other allied legislation. The successful candidate will also provide an advisory and consultative development management service to other disciplines and council departments. The main responsibilities of the role will include the following; Management, professional and technical guidance of the service Provide training for all Councillors and Senior managers in respect of development management as appropriate Contribute to the overall management of the Planning, Regeneration and Transport Division in the achievement of corporate aims and to deputise for the Head of Service on Development Management matters where necessary To coordinate the work of staff engaged in Development Management including liaison with other service areas. To assist the Head of Planning, Regeneration and Transport in formulating a "vision" for the future planning and development of the Borough and in devising a strategy for its implementation. To deputise for the Head of Planning, Regeneration and Transport on all Development Management matters and, when required, on other matters concerning the management of the team. For example, attendance at Environment Management meetings and other such meetings. To contribute through membership of the Planning, Regeneration and Transport management team to the management of the Planning, Regeneration and Transport service. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes; Degree or equivalent in town planning recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Corporate Membership of MRTPI, MRICS or equivalent. Management Qualification. This post carries a requirement for a minimum of five years experience in Development Management. Experience of dealing with major complex planning applications and legal agreements Extensive experience managing teams of planning officers The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering £28 p/hr Umbrella Ltd (approx. £690 p/week NET after deductions). If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)