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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southwest England, are looking for an experienced Area Team Manager to join their team and play a crucial role within their development management operations.  

Position: Area Team Manager
Salary: £53,460 per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary (July 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• To provide effective management and lead a team(s) of officers within the Development management service including responsibility for staff performance management.

Job Duties: 

• Take an active role as part of the Development Management service management team including participating/contributing to long term strategic decisions and policy making.
• Undertaking case officer role and making recommendations on major and corporately important application proposals, including: giving pre-application advice; examining and evaluating application proposals; carrying out appropriate consultations; negotiating improvements; considering relevant legislation, local and national policy implications; considering responses and objections in relation to S106 and CIL; making recommendations and reporting to the appropriate Committee of the Council; and, to attend Parish/Town Councils and public meetings as required.
• Provide specialist advice and act as expert witness at planning appeals, hearings and Public Inquiries, including in relation to Judicial Review, informal and public enquiries and compulsory purchase matters.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Qualification in Town Planning, or related discipline, to Bachelors degree level or higher.
• Corporate Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Experience leading and managing a team. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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