Head of Development Management & Strategic Planning
Full time | CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD | United Kingdom Posted On 29/01/2025 Job Information
Management City Sutton Province Sutton Postal Code RH5 Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose These roles would be regarded as “front line” service delivery roles. Here, role holders are directly accountable for performance, often through the direct control of significant resources or through managed contracts. These roles may also deliver some of their results through collaborative working with co-producers or other third party agencies. At the lower levels, operational managers may oversee a department or team and at the lowest levels, direct contact with service users will be a common feature of roles in this job family. At the higher levels, they may be in charge of a department, large operational area or the management of significant contracts and may be ultimately accountable for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Key Duties/Accountabilities To continue to drive a culture of high quality development management to facilitate the ambitions of Sutton's major regeneration and investment programmes, supporting jobs, wellbeing, sustainability and housing for residents. To lead the development of planning policy, related strategies and masterplans which will enable quality, low carbon development including of the London Cancer Hub, housing estate and town centre regeneration and the enhancement of Sutton's extensive network of parks, waterways and green spaces through biodiversity uplift. Provide strategic management of the council's statutory planning function as the Chief Planning Officer and oversee the provision of effective services to manage planning applications to their completion. Work closely with and provide excellent impartial advice to the Council’s senior leadership team, lead elected members and Planning Committee. To work strategically with partners such as the GLA and other South London Boroughs to articulate the needs of South London and ensure the London Plan reflects investment priorities and needs. Using leadership skills, creativity and judgement, continually modernise and transform services to respond to the changing financial context and the opportunities afforded by an integrated planning and building control service. To play an active role in the Council’s wider leadership team and contribute to the wider directorate. Essential Experience Required Substantial experience in a senior management role, including demonstrable record of success in at least one of these areas: development management, strategic planning and building control is essential. Experience in providing advice and briefing to elected members and/or senior leadership team (CEX/Strategic Directors) on high-profile issues is essential. Experience of the delivery of high-profile, high-contact customer-focused frontline services to residents is essential. Educated to degree-level, or equivalent and possessing Chartered Planner Status is essential. Additional information to note Working hours: 36 hours per week The closing date for this role is 30th January 2025.
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Full time | CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD | United Kingdom Posted On 29/01/2025 Job Information
Management City Sutton Province Sutton Postal Code RH5 Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose These roles would be regarded as “front line” service delivery roles. Here, role holders are directly accountable for performance, often through the direct control of significant resources or through managed contracts. These roles may also deliver some of their results through collaborative working with co-producers or other third party agencies. At the lower levels, operational managers may oversee a department or team and at the lowest levels, direct contact with service users will be a common feature of roles in this job family. At the higher levels, they may be in charge of a department, large operational area or the management of significant contracts and may be ultimately accountable for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Key Duties/Accountabilities To continue to drive a culture of high quality development management to facilitate the ambitions of Sutton's major regeneration and investment programmes, supporting jobs, wellbeing, sustainability and housing for residents. To lead the development of planning policy, related strategies and masterplans which will enable quality, low carbon development including of the London Cancer Hub, housing estate and town centre regeneration and the enhancement of Sutton's extensive network of parks, waterways and green spaces through biodiversity uplift. Provide strategic management of the council's statutory planning function as the Chief Planning Officer and oversee the provision of effective services to manage planning applications to their completion. Work closely with and provide excellent impartial advice to the Council’s senior leadership team, lead elected members and Planning Committee. To work strategically with partners such as the GLA and other South London Boroughs to articulate the needs of South London and ensure the London Plan reflects investment priorities and needs. Using leadership skills, creativity and judgement, continually modernise and transform services to respond to the changing financial context and the opportunities afforded by an integrated planning and building control service. To play an active role in the Council’s wider leadership team and contribute to the wider directorate. Essential Experience Required Substantial experience in a senior management role, including demonstrable record of success in at least one of these areas: development management, strategic planning and building control is essential. Experience in providing advice and briefing to elected members and/or senior leadership team (CEX/Strategic Directors) on high-profile issues is essential. Experience of the delivery of high-profile, high-contact customer-focused frontline services to residents is essential. Educated to degree-level, or equivalent and possessing Chartered Planner Status is essential. Additional information to note Working hours: 36 hours per week The closing date for this role is 30th January 2025.
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