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Join Buckinghamshire Council’s high-performing Major Development Management team and lead the delivery of some of the most significant and complex development proposals in the area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role, combining strategic oversight, team management and involvement in high-profile schemes that shape places and communities.
Job Responsibility
Leading, managing and developing a team of Principal Planning Officers
Overseeing the determination of major and complex planning applications, including strategic growth proposals
Managing and developing the PPA process to support delivery of major development
Providing expert advice to members, committees and senior stakeholders
Representing the service at appeals, inquiries, Cabinet and Council meetings
Driving performance, service improvement and innovation, including digital transformation
Working collaboratively with other team leaders and senior managers to shape service delivery
Requirements
Significant experience in development management, including major and complex applications
Experience of leading, managing or mentoring staff and developing high-performing teams
Strong understanding of PPAs and the delivery of large-scale development
The ability to manage competing priorities and drive team performance in a fast-paced environment
Highly organised working practices, with strong project management and attention to detail
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Confidence working with elected members, senior officers and external partners
Eligibility for (or membership of) the RTPI
What we offer
A competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working (minimum 2 days office-based)
The opportunity to lead a high-performing majors team and influence service delivery
Exposure to complex, strategic and high-profile development proposals
The opportunity to lead on corporate projects and service improvement
A supportive senior management team and collaborative culture
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
A positive work-life balance
health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme