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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southeast London, are looking for an experienced Deputy Team Manager to join their team and play a crucial role within their Planning and Building Control operations.  

Position: Deputy Team Manager
Rate: £34.98 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• To assist the Team Manager in managing development across the Borough through the management and delivery of a high quality planning service, by managing an expert professional team within the Development Management Service. 

Job Duties: 

• To assist in the professional management and progression of pre-application discussions relating to a wide range of planning proposals in accordance with statutory requirements, the Council’s policies and procedures, and national and local targets. 
• To manage a planning application caseload, including making recommendations and writing reports, handling appeals and giving planning advice in accordance with the Council’s corporate core principles, service plans, financial regulations and standing orders.
• To assist the team manager in supervising a team of planning officers, ensuring that delegated decisions are of a high quality and are efficiently administered, are made within agreed timeframes/deadlines in an informed way, in accordance with legislative requirements and with appropriate regard to the Development Plan.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a management or deputy management role within a public sector or local government setting. 
• Familiarity with relevant public sector policies and procedures. 
• 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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