Head of Planning

Recruitment is currently ongoing for the role of Head of Planning. The Head of Planning will report directly to the�Director of Strategic Development and Growth and will head the�Strategic Development and Growth team.

Job Purpose:

Lead and oversee a Strategic planning function, ensuring delivery meets the statutory duties of the authority and, alongside the Strategic transport function, contributes to the economic, social and environmental capital of the Company.�

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, management and development of a portfolio of strategic planning, infrastructure, delivery and growth services in line with Company�priorities and financial targets.


• Take strategic responsibility for large revenue and staff budgets and locally funded capital investment programmes, and lead in ensuring that the company's�statutory planning services and duties are met.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven ability of leadership at senior level within a Local Authority environment of key development management and planning policy functions covered by the role.


• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification with considerable relevant experience, or equivalent level of knowledge and relevant experience.


• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body


• An ability to develop staff, build�effective teams and lead�multi-disciplinary professional staff to achieve organisational aims and objectives.


• An ability to lead and manage high-profile projects and priorities

Location - Wat Tyler West, Wiltshire, Swindon. SN1 2JG

Pay Rates:

PAYEE - �593.59

Umbrella - �750.00