Raven Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Development Management Team Leader to work with Bromley Council. This is a 3 to 6 month contract, working 36 hours per week.
OVERVIEW:
To assist Senior Planning Managers in the Management and control of development within the framework of the current town planning and associated legislation.
Prepare reports and make recommendations on applications determined under delegated powers and, when required make delegated decisions on planning applications on behalf of the Chief Planner.
To support the management team by exercising professional and managerial responsibility of planning staff in order to delivery a high quality service.
RESPONSIBLITES:
* Manage one of the Development Management teams on behalf of or under the direction of the Head of Development Management in all aspects of work in order to maintain consistency of practice throughout the section and to ensure the efficient discharge of the workload.
* Bring to the attention of Head of Development Management any matters of policy or problems arising from work of the team which may require action at Head of Development Management or Senior Officer Level.
* Examine all development applications and where necessary guide and instruct members of the team as to appropriate action. This action will include organising and running screening meetings, negotiation with applicants to make improvements or alternative scheme in the interest of higher deve...