Planning and Heritage Lead

5 days ago


Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Job Description

As a Planning and Heritage Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of professionals to deliver high-quality services in development management, enforcement, and heritage.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  2. Manage budgets and resources to ensure effective use of council funds.
  3. Provide leadership and guidance to team members to achieve their full potential.
  4. Build relationships with stakeholders, including community groups, businesses, and local authorities.
  5. Stay up-to-date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in development management and heritage.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Recognised qualification in Town Planning or equivalent, affording full exemption from the Final Examination of the RTPI.
  • Extensive experience managing development management, enforcement, heritage, and technical support teams.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and interpret financial information.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff.
  • Excellent knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices relating to all aspects of a development management service.
  • Experience in using electronic information systems, databases, and files.

Salary: £60,000 per annum.



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