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Planning Area Manager - Development Management
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 60 - 80 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Area Manager – Development Management (South & East) – Local Authority (Somerset Region)
£450 per day PAYE - £500 per day Umbrella / Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
37 hours per week
3-month initial contract
Overview of the role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Planning professional to join a Local Authority in Somerset as Area Manager – Development Management, covering both the East (Mendip) and South (Yeovil) areas.
This senior leadership role sits within the Planning & Development service and will involve providing strategic oversight, managing operational delivery, and representing the service at committee level.
The position is hybrid with 2 days per week on-site.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate the Development Management function for the East and South planning areas.
Attend and represent the council at Planning Committees, offering professional advice and guidance.
Manage and resolve complex complaints, planning disputes, and escalated service issues.
Support day-to-day operations of the planning service, ensuring service standards are maintained.
Provide strategic input to service planning and improvements, working with senior leadership.
Mentor and support planning officers across both regions.Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior planning role within a local authority or similar environment.
Strong understanding of planning legislation, committee procedures, and local governance.
Confident communicator with experience in complaint handling, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
MRTPI or equivalent qualificationContact: If you are an experienced Planning Manager looking for a strategic leadership role, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed)
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