Development Management Area Team Leader

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Bromley Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Development Management Area Team Leader this role will be based at:
BR1 1AS
, 2 days in office plus committees

The right candidate will:

• Manage one of the Development Management teams on behalf of or under the direction of the Head of Development Management in all aspects of work in order to maintain consistency of practice throughout the section and to ensure the efficient discharge of the workload.
• Bring to the attention of Head of Development Management any matters of policy or problems arising from work of the team which may require action at Head of Development Management or Senior Officer Level.
• Examine all development applications and where necessary guide and instruct members of the team as to appropriate action. This action will include organising and running screening meetings, negotiation with applicants to make improvements or alternative scheme in the interest of higher development standards.
• Represent the Chief Planner at Planning Committees when required to explain individual applications and recommendations and advise Members on matters of planning policy.
• Appear as an expert witness at Local inquiries when required on issues that are more complex or wider that standard development control considerations.
• Interpret, apply and enforce current town planning and other associated legislation and literature that form the framework and background for development control

We require the following:

• Experience of managing staff in a planning environment
• Experience of running a heavy personal caseload and managing the delivery of reports to a strict deadline.
• Experience of advising staff, Members and the public of the need for planning permission and the likelihood of permission being granted.
• Experience of preparing and giving evidence at major planning inquiries.