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Overview:
We are seeking a Planning Team Lead to provide complex planning advice and applying this to the determination of planning applications, preparation of planning policy and guidance or other activities related to the town planning and regeneration service.
Responsibilities:
- To innovate and promote service excellence so that all aspects of the service are delivered in the most effective way.
- To deliver complex and specialised town planning services including development management, the preparation of planning policy and delivery of planning related regeneration projects in accordance with recognised performance standards and delivery plans.
- To provide advice on the statutory planning process reaching the highest standards of clarity and accuracy and to ensure that the impacts of planning policy and decisions is properly monitored and reported to demonstrate that it is effective in achieving the companies aims.
- To lead teams of professional staff working on planning decisions, policy and regeneration projects and apply effective methods of project management to ensure that all staff are operating at the appropriate level, are fully cooperating with all relevant colleagues and partner organisations and in accordance with all relevant procedures.
- To ensure continuous improvements within the area of expertise, and that the service is responsive to the changing environment.
- To maintain the improvement in equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
- Degree in a relevant subject or a relevant professional qualification and provide evidence of continuing professional development
- An understanding of how services are provided in a Local Government context and political awareness
- An understanding of management concepts, practices and principles gained through experience
- Achievement of results to planned deadlines requiring complex technical work.
- Preparation of reports to committee and/or senior council officers and external organisations.
- Produces written information which is clear and succinct
- Demands a strong customer focus from all staff.
- Recognises the business importance of customer
PAY Rates:
PAYEE - £42.27
Umbrella - £55.00
Location - 160 Tooley Street, Southwark, Surrey, SE1 2QH
