Development Management Team Leader

Posted 16 December 2021
Salary £50 per hour
LocationLeicestershire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration3 Months
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000030179
Contact NameCameron de Wit

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Leicestershire in their search for a Development Management Team Leader. This will be offered on a 6-month initial contract (Extensions likely). You will be expected to support the Development Management Manager in the running of the team.
 
Responsibilities will include:
·Management of a team (Approximately 5 members of staff)
·Application sign off
·Work allocation
·Preparing and presenting appropriate specialist technical evidence in response to planning appeals and other challenges to the decisions on behalf of the Local Planning Authority
·Other duties and responsibilities anticipated as part of the role which arise within the section or department.
 
We are looking for a qualified Town Planner recent experience in a similar position, ideally within a local authority setting although an equivalent candidate from the private sector would be considered.
 
Due to the current climate and government guidelines, our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation.
 
You should hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position.
 
Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview prior to the Christmas break. If you are interested in going forward for the role then please get in contact as soon as possible using the details provided below.
 
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £50per hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 30179

Please call 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the following: planning@carringtonwest.com
 

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