Head of Planning Policy

4 weeks ago


Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom https:www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uksitemap Full time
Role: Head of Planning and Enforcement

Location: Chorley Borough

Contract: Full-time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: £68,482 plus competitive benefits

We are seeking a positive and proactive leader to join our team as the Head of Planning and Enforcement. As a chartered planner with a strong technical background, you will have a solid understanding of development management, planning enforcement, and compliance.

You will lead a licensing team with public safety at the forefront of their operations and play a leading role in delivering a Building Control function shared with South Ribble Borough Council.

As a member of our Senior leadership team, you will work across the Council to deliver well-managed statutory functions with positive outcomes for our communities.

  • You will ensure that the Council meets its statutory obligations in relation to development management, building control, planning compliance, and licensing.
  • You will manage the Council's planning obligations team, working to link developer contributions efficiently with investment in infrastructure to deliver timely community benefits.
Requirements
  • An experienced and chartered planner with experience of complex planning decisions, ideally with local government experience.
  • A confident people manager with experience in planning enforcement, building control, licensing, or a related field.
  • An individual who can use their technical knowledge to advise accurately, while building solid relationships quickly.
Our Benefits
  • 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
  • Hybrid/agile working from day one
  • Local Government pension
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
  • Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
  • Volunteering days
  • Free parking

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours, or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.



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