Head of Planning
6 days ago
Worcester
Shape the future of one of the UK's most ambitious growth programmes. We're delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking local authority for an experienced Head of Planning. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing planning service at the forefront of major housing growth, regeneration and infrastructure delivery, making a lasting impact on communities across the region. With significant residential and employment growth planned over the next 15 years, including a major new settlement, this is a strategic leadership role offering the chance to influence large-scale development, drive regeneration projects and work with a wide range of public and private sector partners. The Role As Head of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Planning Support, ensuring the effective integration of planning services with wider regeneration, infrastructure and economic growth programmes. You will lead the delivery of complex and high-profile development projects, working collaboratively with development partners, landowners, registered providers, Homes England, government agencies and infrastructure providers to unlock sustainable growth and investment. Operating within a politically sensitive environment, you will provide balanced, commercially aware professional advice to elected Members, senior leaders and external stakeholders on strategic plannin...