We are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West who are looking to recruit an Head of Development Management - Planning, to be responsible for the performance of the Development Management service, providing leadership to the team and ensuring the appropriate determination of planning and related applications and planning enforcement matters. Job: Head of Development Management - Planning Duration: Initial 2-months Rate:£550 per day via Umbrella Company, Inside IR35 Site presence: 50/50 hybrid Responsibilities Review and responding with agility to changes in national planning policy or appropriate guidance Provide the strategic direction and leadership for the Development Management service Develop a robust and comprehensive performance framework to monitor, manage and evaluate progress against desired outcomes Investigate and respond to complaints from stakeholders, adapting the service in response to feedback Work with the Planning Senior Management Team to ensure that the wider service delivers Business Plan objectives, Local Plan policies and allocations, and place-shaping priorities Requirements Must have experience working within a Local Authority Degree in a subject relevant to town and country planning or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Relevant professional qualification at a post graduate level Leadership and management qualification or equivalent proven leadership experience and skills at a senior level managing a large multi-disciplined service, including leadership experience If you’re interested, please send through an up-to-date CV to then a member of the team will call you to discuss further. If you haven't heard from a member of the team within 48 hours, please assume you have not ben successful in this instance.