Development Manager

One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for Development Manager. This is a temporary contract for 3 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

The overall purpose is to lead on, co-ordinate and deliver a development management service which puts development plans and documents into action, complies with statutory and corporate requirements and policy and applies an entrepreneurial approach to service delivery. The role is also the liaison manager for the shared planning enforcement and building control service delivered by Watford.

The post holder should be able to attend evening meetings (approx. once a month).

Duties and Responsibilities

* Lead on the delivery of a development management service, including the management and leadership of this team, so that it meets statutory targets and legislation and seeks to deliver corporate priorities.

* Review, challenge and prioritise service needs to inform budget setting and subsequently control financial expenditure from agreed budget to ensure service priorities are achieved within financial provision.

* Recruit, develop and motivate a team of people (26-30) who are committed to delivering an excellent and seamless planning service by the whole department, so that is recognised as a leader in innovation, excellence and best practice.

* Provide professional advice, guidance, interpretation and evaluation on all aspects of the work area to service users and colleagues to meet statutory and service requirements.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to support and deliver the Council’s corporate vision, strategic objectives and agreed priorities to ensure the long-term improvement and sustainable development of the organisation.

* Implement an entrepreneurial approach to the management of the team to optimise fee income and make the most efficient use of resources.

* Ensure planning decisions are transparent, consistent and robust through clear communication of national and local policy and seek to reduce the amount of appeals through a proactive development management approach and member partnership working and training.

* Ensure the ICT for the team is maintained at an appropriate level and is informed through new developments in e-planning delivery which facilitates the delivery of the Council’s corporate vision, strategic objectives and agreed priorities as well as statutory requirements.

* Lead on the delivery of place shaping and sustainable development which is informed through the District’s intrinsic identity of an outstanding historic built and natural environment and rises to the challenge of climate change.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd