My Client, a local authority based in London, is currently seeking a Deputy Area Planning Manager to join their team on an interim basis.
Key Skills Required for this Role
* Local Authority Deputy Area Planning Manager
Brief Description of Job Role and Department
To deputise for the Area Planning Manager as necessary and assume responsibility for the management and performance of an area team of between 5 and 6 professional staff in all aspects of development management, particularly in meeting targets for processing applications, appeals, tree-related matters, and responses to MP enquiries, Member Enquiries, and complaints. The post may be required to manage additional staff when necessary. When deputising, allocate new planning applications and make decisions on all applications in accordance with the Council's Constitution. The role will include servicing the Planning Committee by ensuring reports are completed to a high standard and on deadline, as well as presenting major and complex cases to Committee when required. In addition, the post holder will be expected to hold a small caseload of planning applications.
Responsibilities
* Deliver complex service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for customers and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.
* Liaise with customers to review service requirements and resolve problems.
* Lead on the development of specific policies and procedures to contribute to continuous improvement in own work area.
* Coordinate the work of a team, either formally or as part of a project, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered.
* Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure effective delivery in own work area and compliance with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance.
£50-55/hour is on offer for this position, and there is potential for the contract to extend past the initial 3-month period.
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