Planning Team Leader

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Development Management team. Our Team Leaders play a vital role in the management of our area teams. As a Team Leader, you will be an experienced, proactive and highly competent development management professional, capable of ensuring agreed team plans and performance targets are delivered, and that a culture of putting residents first and continuous service improvement is maintained.  

You will have line management responsibility for up to 6 members of staff who you will guide and mentor through regular case reviews and 1 to 1 meetings. You will also have responsibility for recruitment and performance management of your team, with the support and guidance of your Area Planning Service Manager.

You will play a major role in planning decision-making, being responsible for signing off delegated planning decisions and committee reports. You will also attend the Planning Committee to present planning application recommendations to elected members.

About You

Candidates should have a degree in Town & Country Planning, or equivalent discipline (such as geography, construction, architecture or design) and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards membership of the RTPI.

You will be expected to have prior significant experience of the end-to-end process of determining planning applications within a local government setting, including experience of successfully handling complex planning applications and related consents.

You must have experience of or the ability to manage a team working on complex demanding caseloads and be able to successfully manage competing demands to tight deadlines.

As a competent planning professional, you will have extensive knowledge of relevant planning legislation, policy, and best practice, as well as the ability to present high quality written reports and verbal evidence relating to planning matters.

For full details of the essential criteria for the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

• Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
• Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses.
• Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
• Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
• Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.

• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.