Summary: The Interim Senior Planning Officer (Development Management) will be integral to the Development Management team, focusing on achieving the Council's growth objectives. This role involves leading planning officers, managing planning applications, and providing expert advice on planning matters. The position requires representation at planning committee meetings and handling appeals and enforcement issues. This assignment is for a duration of 3 months, with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise planning officers, ensuring adherence to planning policies and performance standards.
• Manage and determine planning applications, including preparing reports and making recommendations.
• Provide expert advice on planning matters to internal teams, developers, and the public.
• Represent the Council at planning committee meetings, presenting complex planning cases.
• Handle planning appeals and enforcement issues, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Town Planning or related field, and a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and best practices.
• Proven experience in development management, including casework, application processing, and committee presentations.
• Proven experience managing major planning applications or large-scale/complex planning policy projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a diverse caseload, and lead a team effectively.

Salary (Rate): £33.93

City: Newcastle Under Lyme

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other