Development Management Manager

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Development Management Manager to join on an initial 6‑month contract (then rolling). You will be joining the council's planning team to support the Head of Planning and to manage a hard‑working team of Principal Planners, Enforcement Officers, Land Charges Officer and Planning Technical Support staff. This role will provide support to the Head of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan and Essex 2050 (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the project management in respect of the Council’s development management. You will be responsible for identifying and verifying benefits from the development plan and future strategic plans, projects and programmes as directed.

Responsibilities

• Work collabor...