Planning Policy Team Leader

Planning Policy Team Leader

Location: Leicestershire

Rate: £70-75 per hour, dependent on experience

Contract Length: 6 months

Job Reference: 69803

Carrington West are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning Policy Team Leader to join a local planning authority in Leicestershire on a 6-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Group Leader in preparing and reviewing statutory development plans, policies and guidance, leading on major, strategic and complex planning issues.
• Manage and supervise the Local Plans team, identifying training needs and supporting staff development.
• Coordinate policy implementation through planning application advice, pre-application engagement and project management.
• Prepare responses to plans, guidance and consultations from internal departments, neighbouring authorities, government and other organisations.
• Prepare and present reports on development plans and policy matters to committees and project boards.
• Prepare evidence and act as an expert witness at examinations, inquiries and hearings.
• Liaise with internal departments, local councils and external organisations, attending meetings and public events as required.
• Oversee monitoring, research and information systems to support statutory reporting, and appoint and manage consultants where required.

This is a full-time contract role offering competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to lead a key policy team within a local planning authority.