Head of Planning

Position

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the Home Counties in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms.
• Provide leadership and day‑to‑day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
• Provide strategic leadership support.
• Review department resources.
• Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and ability to support effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
• To apply for this role, it is essential that you are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
• It would be beneficial to hold a Post‑graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.

Compensation

Pay Rate – £600‑per‑day (Negotiable depending on experience).

Job Ref – 66861.

Contact

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email Cameron or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com, planning@carringtonwest.com.

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