Head of Service - Planning & Development
Location
Widnes, Cheshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 08, 2026
Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development
Halton Borough Council
£300 per day | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week On Site)
Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development to lead a broad portfolio of high-profile planning, development and regulatory services during a key period of delivery and transformation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government professional with extensive leadership experience across planning and development functions to make a significant impact within a progressive local authority.
The Role
Reporting to the Operational Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's:
Development Management and Enforcement
Building Control
Contaminated Land
Local Plan
Transport Strategy TeamsYou will ensure services meet all statutory obligations, operational req...
Halton Borough Council
£300 per day | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week On Site)
Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development to lead a broad portfolio of high-profile planning, development and regulatory services during a key period of delivery and transformation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government professional with extensive leadership experience across planning and development functions to make a significant impact within a progressive local authority.
The Role
Reporting to the Operational Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's:
Development Management and Enforcement
Building Control
Contaminated Land
Local Plan
Transport Strategy TeamsYou will ensure services meet all statutory obligations, operational req...