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Lead a dynamic majors team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of development in Buckinghamshire. Deliver high-quality, customer-focused service. Ensure planning services support growth while protecting Buckinghamshire’s natural, built, and historic environment. Work as part of a forward-thinking, supportive planning service to help shape sustainable communities.
Job Responsibility:
Lead a team of principal planning officers handling a wide range of major and complex planning applications
Oversee the delivery of effective regulatory services relating to major development proposals and other strategic planning applications
Ensure all statutory requirements and best practices are met
Manage and develop the Planning Performance Agreements (PPA’s) process
Provide strategic direction, performance management, and expert advice to elected members and committees
Work closely with other Major and Area Team Leaders and Major Development Manager
Drive service improvements and innovation, including digital transformation and customer self-service
Lead cultural change initiatives in line with the Council’s strategic objectives
Be responsible for the performance management of the Major Team
Provide expert advice, prepare reports, and brief elected members
Represent the team at Cabinet and Council meetings when necessary
Requirements:
Proven experience in development management, particularly in PPA’s and handling major planning applications
Clear understanding of the impact of current and emerging policies on Planning Policy and Local Plans
Significant experience in leading and developing a high-performing Planning team within a Local Planning Authority environment
Adept at managing complex planning applications, planning appeals both inquiries and hearings
Experience working collaboratively with members, including portfolio holders, committees, and working groups
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, mentor and lead a team
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Proven track record of delivering major applications, operating within budgets, and implementing innovative ideas to enhance service levels
Strong organisational and project management skills
Positive, results-focused approach and the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
Ability to manage information, including personal and sensitive data, and handling Freedom of Information requests
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to advocate and influence effectively in various settings, including public inquiries
Commitment to continuing professional development
Customer-focused mindset
Ability to work with diplomacy and political awareness
Strategic thinker with a solution-focused approach
What we offer:
Fair and inclusive culture
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
Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
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