Interim Head of Development Management / Planning Enforcement (Local Authority – South East)
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.We’re supporting a local authority in the South East to appoint an experienced interim to lead their Development Management and Planning Enforcement functions during a period of transition and service change.This is a high-profile, operational leadership role, suited to someone who can bring stability, credibility and strong stakeholder management in a politically sensitive environment.The roleYou’ll provide day-to-day leadership across Development Management and Planning Enforcement, ensuring operational continuity and confidence in the service. The post sits within a changing local government landscape and will involve leading through organisational and political change.Contract detailsContract length: 6 monthsRate: Competitive hourly rateIR35: Inside IR35Working pattern: Hybrid – ideally 2 days onsite (some flexibility for an exceptional candidate)Interviews: Interviews next weekKey focus areas include:Leadership and oversight of Development Management (including major applications)Oversight of Planning EnforcementMaintaining service performance and team stability through a transition periodHandling complex, high-profile and politically sensitive casesSupporting key meetings and attending planning committees as requiredWhat we’re looking forThis will suit someone who can step in immediately at senior level and lead from day one. The client is looking for proven local authority DM leadership (not someone stepping up for the first time).Experience should include:Senior Development Management leadership within a local authority (DM Manager / Head of DM level)Managing major applications, regeneration schemes and complex caseloadsConfidence operating in member-led / politically sensitive environmentsStrong track record leading teams through change and maintaining service continuityExposure to Green Belt schemes is highly desirableInterested? xwzovoh If you’d like to be considered, please share your availability for a short call to discuss the role in more detail. You can email me on…