HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT&BUILDING CONTROL, Morden

Interim Head of Development Management&Building Control Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Morden Rate:£500-600 p/day (inside IR35) We are supporting a local authority client in the appointment of an experienced Interim Head of Development Management&Building Control to lead a large multidisciplinary planning and regulatory service during a key period of regeneration and growth. This is a senior leadership opportunity overseeing Development Management, Building Control, Planning Enforcement, Conservation&Arboriculture, Planning Administration and Land Charges functions. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage Development Management&Building Control services - Oversee major planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters - Drive regeneration, placemaking and service improvement initiatives - Manage Planning Committee activity and member engagement - Lead stakeholder engagement with developers, consultants and external agencies- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the service - Manage operational budgets, performance and income generation activity - Lead multidisciplinary teams within a complex local authority environment Essential Experience - Proven senior leadership experience within Development Management and/or Building Control- Strong local authority background - Experience managing large teams and complex planning functions - Strong knowledge of planning legislation, enforcement and building regulations - Experience working within politically sensitive environments and alongside elected members - Track record delivering regeneration and transformation programmes- RTPI membership or equivalent professional accreditation preferred TPBN1_UKTJ