Job Introduction
Role Purpose
As part of a Planning Leadership Group, you will lead the departments development management functions, ensuring the delivery of a quality service for the determination of all planning applications to secure the delivery of sustainable and well-designed development and growth. You will support the Head of Planning and will be responsible for overseeing many of the most complex development proposals in the region as well as providing professional support and guidance for colleagues.
Main Responsibilities
- To efficiently lead in and develop the service provision of the Development Management Team for BCP to ensure advice is provided to the council in accordance with statutory, national and local requirements. .
- Be responsible for the recruitment, management, development, wellbeing, of staff in the service to enable high standards of performance and customer service and ensure that appropriate workforce planning and performance management is in place to enable effective service delivery.
- To set the culture within the service area and ensure that the organisations vision, values and behaviours are embedded.
- Lead the development, alignment and execution of high profile, large and complex projects including negotiation of Planning Performance Agreements and seeking opportunities for costs recovery
- To develop and implement external development-based funding/ bidding arrangements and commercial opportunities to help deliver BCP priorities.
- To make decisions, manage risk and contracts as necessary to deliver quality and value for money for the service.
- To represent the council where appropriate in a professional manner that safeguards the reputation of the council; promoting a positive perception of the service and developing a culture of providing excellent customer care to all service users.
- In their absence, when required, to represent the Head of Planning Operations on development related matters.
- Accountable for establishing and then monitoring relevant performance targets and standards in accordance with requirements.
- To assist the Head of Planning Operations to develop the performance and outputs of the service as a member of the service management team
The Ideal Candidate
Extensive experience in planning, specifically in development management, and all aspects of the development management process. Experience of leading on major planning applications as part of a development team approach, and successfully and effectively managing staff are essential. Confidence in negotiation, the ability to foster robust working relationships, and strong analytical skills and are all essential for this position.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more support.aspx" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(54,30,84);text-decoration:none;" rel="noreferrer noopener">here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.
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