Head of Development Management and Major Projects

Posted 4 days 20 hours ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Description
Head of Development Management and Major Projects

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 14/04/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Liverpool

Province Merseyside

Postal Code L1

Job Description

6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • To lead and manage the Development Management and Enforcement functions, delivering a modern, customer-focused, and business-friendly planning service. The postholder will oversee major and strategic development projects, ensuring high-quality, timely decision-making that supports regeneration, sustainable growth, and the Council's strategic priorities.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Lead and manage the Development Management and Enforcement Teams, providing strategic direction and strong performance management.
  • Set service objectives, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement, value for money, and best practice.
  • Create a positive learning and working environment through coaching, mentoring, and staff development.
  • Manage conflicting priorities and establish clear corporate planning objectives.

Essential Experience Required

  • Significant experience managing a Development Management team within a large urban local authority.
  • Experience of wider planning service management.
  • Proven experience dealing with complex and large-scale development proposals, enforcement cases, and appeals.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering high-quality planning outcomes and service excellence.
  • Substantial experience handling complex planning issues in an urban environment.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
  • RTPI-recognised qualification.
  • Evidence of management or leadership training (or willingness to complete required leadership development programmes).

Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • The Interview will be with the Director of Planning and Building Control and the Head of the Directorate Office. They will be held in person in the Cunard Building.
  • We work on bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 27th April 2026, apply ASAP.