Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a Planning Committee Service Manager to work on an interim basis with Somerset Council for an initial period of 3 months.
37 Hours Per Week
Up to £453.14 Per Day (PAYE) or £600 Per Day (Umbrella)
The Job-
Act as the lead officer and manager for two of the four Area Planning Committees leading the two teams of officers focused on delivering high quality development in Somerset. The postholder will report to the Head of Service, will deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and will be required to ensure that the service performs to an excellent level that meets national/legal requirements and responds positively to transformational change and the expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure applications are professionally managed to determination from pre-application stage through to implementation and compliance in accordance with the Council’s constitution and agreed scheme of delegation.
- Deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and Head of Planning providing them with necessary support and advice across cases and deal with chief officers, senior members and external contacts on the full range of matters relating to management issues and all types of major and complex applications.
- To directly line manage and mentor the Principal Planning Officers and team below to ensure the team is managed effectively and that all issues affecting team performance and individual welfare are identified and acted upon.
Applicant Requirements-
- Operational and managerial experience of the delivery of local authority planning services, development management functions and team leadership
- Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible to be a member
- Educated to degree level, ideally in planning, geography or a related subject
