Interim Policy Team Leader

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Interim Policy Team Leader – Cambridgeshire (Contract)

Cambridgeshire | 6‑month contract | Hybrid working.

A local authority in Cambridgeshire is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Policy Team Leader for an initial 6‑month contract, with a start date as soon as possible.

This role will involve leading and managing the Planning Policy Team on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring continuity of service and overseeing key workstreams. It's a great opportunity for someone with strong policy experience and proven leadership capability who can step in quickly and operate with a high level of autonomy.

Key responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the Planning Policy Team on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring continuity across ongoing policy workstreams.
  • Providing professional leadership and guidance to the team.
  • Overseeing delivery of key planning policy projects and progressing Local Plan preparation, including key stages such as Regulation 18 and 19.

Additional details

  • Initial 6‑month contract.
  • Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.

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Interim Policy Team Leader – Cambridgeshire (Contract)

Cambridgeshire | 6‑month contract | Hybrid working.

A local authority in Cambridgeshire is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Policy Team Leader for an initial 6‑month contract, with a start date as soon as possible.

This role will involve leading and managing the Planning Policy Team on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring continuity of service and overseeing key workstreams. It’s a great opportunity for someone with strong policy experience and proven leadership capability who can step in quickly and operate with a high level of autonomy.

Key responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the Planning Policy Team on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring continuity across ongoing policy workstreams.
  • Providing professional leadership and guidance to the team.
  • Overseeing delivery of key planning policy projects and progressing Local Plan preparation, including key stages such as Regulation 18 and 19.

Additional details

  • Initial 6‑month contract.
  • Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026