Lead Officer Development Management

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Kingston upon Thames - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 60 - 60

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced Lead Officer Development Management (Grade K) to provide senior leadership within the Planning Service.

This interim role is required to cover a vacant post and will play a key part in supporting the delivery of major developments and regeneration across the borough.

The postholder will lead a Development Management team oversee complex and strategically significant planning applications and act as a senior link between developers stakeholders and the Council.

Using a project-management approach the role will ensure the effective progression of applications from pre-application stage through to determination while securing high-quality sustainable outcomes in line with local and national planning policy.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead and coordinate the handling of major and complex planning applications from pre-application through to decision.

Manage and provide professional leadership to a Development Management team of Principal Senior and Planning Officers.

Sign off officer reports and attend Planning Committee briefings and public meetings as required.

Provide expert planning advice on major development proposals ensuring compliance with national and local planning policy and legislation.

Project manage strategically significant sites including regeneration and housing-led developments.

Coordinate internal and external consultees commissioned consultants and professional officers using a development team approach.

Negotiate and secure planning obligations including Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Represent the Council at planning appeals including hearings and inquiries acting as expert witness where required.

Exercise delegated authority in line with the Councils Scheme of Delegation.

Manage budgets monitor income and oversee performance against agreed targets and timescales.

Respond to complaints and enquiries from residents Members developers and the Local Government Ombudsman.

Deputise for the Head of Development Management and contribute to service leadership and innovation.

Skills/Experience:

Significant experience leading and advising on major planning applications.

Strong knowledge of planning legislation policy case law and guidance at national and local level.

Proven experience in Development Management within a local authority environment.

Experience managing complex projects and high-profile development proposals.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Experience of planning appeals including hearings and inquiries.

Strong negotiation skills particularly in relation to Section 106 and infrastructure delivery.

Ability to work collaboratively with developers elected Members residents and multi-disciplinary teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including committee reporting.

Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and performance.

Commitment to equality diversity and inclusive practice.

Additional Information:

Degree-level qualification in Town Planning or a related built environment discipline.

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligible through equivalent post-qualification experience.

Hours: 36 per week (09:0017:00).

Required Skills:

Significant experience leading and advising on major planning applications. Strong knowledge of planning legislation policy case law and guidance at national and local level. Proven experience in Development Management within a local authority environment. Experience managing complex projects and high-profile development proposals. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience of planning appeals including hearings and inquiries. Strong negotiation skills particularly in relation to Section 106 and infrastructure delivery. Ability to work collaboratively with developers elected Members residents and multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including committee reporting. Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and performance. Commitment to equality diversity and inclusive practice.

Required Education:

Degree-level qualification in Town Planning or a related built environment Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligible through equivalent post-qualification experience.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced Lead Officer Development Management (Grade K) to provide senior leadership within the Planning Service. This interim role is required to cover a vacant post and will play a key ...