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- Location:Â Rochdale
- Job Type:Â Full-time
- Hourly rate: £50-£60 per hour Umbrella
- Length of role: Initial 3-6 monthsÂ
We are seeking an Assistant Head of Planning Services to lead our Development Management function at Rochdale Borough Council. This role is pivotal in providing a customer-focused service, ensuring the effective management and development of staff to meet both statutory and non-statutory responsibilities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in achieving local and national performance targets and maintaining high service standards.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:- Lead the Development Management Service to deliver professional, efficient, and cost-effective services that meet all legal and policy requirements.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of effective links with other council services, partner organisations, and external stakeholders to support the regeneration of the Borough.
- Take a lead role in negotiations on major and complex planning applications and legal agreements.
- Manage and motivate a team of planning professionals, including principal planning officers, senior planning officers, and technical support officers.
- Ensure compliance with service quality management procedures, checking reports, and making robust recommendations.
- Attend and provide professional advice at Planning and Township Committees and support other committees as required.
- Recognised qualification in Town Planning or equivalent, affording full exemption from the Final Examination of the RTPI.
- Extensive experience managing development management, enforcement, heritage, and technical support teams.
- Proven track record of managing budgets and interpreting financial information.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in performance management and service improvement.
- Excellent knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices relating to development management services.
- Ability to effectively use enforcement and heritage controls.
