Spatial Planning And Design Team Leader Full Time Temporary

Spatial Planning And Design Team Leader needed in St Albans paying £19.16 per hr PAYE ref: 5194938

This role is full time on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Spatial Planning Manager in the delivery of a Spatial Planning service, through the provision of professional advice, guidance, interpretation and evaluation on all aspects of the work area to service users and colleagues to meet statutory and service requirements, so that it meets statutory targets and legislation and seeks to deliver corporate priorities through the preparation and delivery of an up to date Development Plan and associated documents.
• Assist the Spatial Planning Manager in the review, challenge and prioritisation of service needs to inform budget setting and subsequently control financial expenditure from agreed budget to ensure service priorities are achieved within financial provision.
• Assist the Spatial Planning Manager in the overall management and leadership of the service team, including recruitment, development and motivation of approx (20) people who are committed to delivering an excellent and seamless planning service by the whole department, so that is recognised as a leader in innovation, excellence and best practice. Line manage the Spatial Planning and Design and Conservation officers, approx (8)
• Assist the Spatial Planning Manager to ensure Development Plan documents are up to date and respond to changes in national legislation and local/regional context to include the monitoring of policies to ensure the delivery of key indicators such as housing, or any other national, regional or local indicator. Seek to ensure the success of the LPA at appeals through the provision of a robust, comprehensive policy context and member partnership working and training.
• Proactively and professionally engage with multiple Portfolio Holders, the Leader, senior elected and professional officials in other Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholder bodies; in order to achieve spatial planning aims and objectives.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Degree or Masters level qualification in Town Planning
• Professional Membership of RTPI or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and work specific software packages

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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