Strategic Development Manager

6 days ago


Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Osborne Thomas Ltd Full time
Job Title: Senior Planning Manager

This senior role is responsible for leading the development management function within a local authority.

The successful candidate will be required to manage a team of staff, providing a customer-focused service through effective leadership and performance management.

The role involves giving effect to the organisation's planning policies and corporate priorities through the development management process, ensuring national performance targets are met, and service standards/quality procedures are maintained and reviewed.

  • Lead the Development Management Service in providing a professional, efficient and cost-effective service that meets all legal and policy requirements.
  • Develop and maintain effective links with other services, partner organisations and external stakeholders to secure regeneration of the area.
  • Apply policy broadly, innovatively and creatively in negotiations on major and complex planning applications and legal agreements.
  • Manage budgets effectively and be responsible for staff recruitment and development, including provision of service plans and work programmes.
  • Monitor and report on team/service performance to maximise performance in accordance with national and local service standards and targets.

The estimated salary for this position is £75,000 - £95,000 per annum, depending on experience. We anticipate the ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing development management functions in similar roles, preferably in a local government context.

About Us: As Osborne Thomas Ltd, we specialise in supporting public sector clients to achieve their goals through expert advice and guidance.



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