Planning Manager

Planning Performance Manager

Oxfordshire, UK | 6‑Month Initial Contract – Inside IR35 Hybrid Working (2‑3 Days Onsite) | £Flexible Day Rate

Sellick Partnership is seeking an ambitious Planning Performance Manager to support a high‑profile improvement programme across Planning and Building Control services. This is a key leadership role focused on driving performance, transformation, customer satisfaction and service improvement within a service undergoing significant change.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in improving operational performance, implementing efficiencies and supporting preparations for Local Government Reform.

• Leading performance management, monitoring and reporting across Planning and Building Control services.
• Analysing and interpreting performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Driving service improvement initiatives and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning, business planning and budget management.
• Supporting digital transformation, systems improvement and process automation programmes.
• Overseeing customer satisfaction initiatives, complaints management and FOI/EIR responses.
• Managing procurement and contract management activities.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and staff development initiatives.
• Providing leadership to operational support functions and contributing to wider organisational transformation programmes.
• Supporting preparations for Local Government Reform and organisational change.

• Performance management and KPI reporting
• Service improvement and transformation
• Strategic planning and operational leadership
• Local government services
• Data analysis and performance monitoring
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Budget, contract or procurement management
• Experience with in Planning, Development Management, Building Control or Regulatory Services would be highly advantageous; candidates with strong local government performance and transformation backgrounds will also be considered.

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