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Interim Lead for Dorset Local Plan
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I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Lead – Local Plan to join a Local Authority on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension.
📍 Location: Dorchester/Dorset (3–4 days per week on site)
💰 Rate: TBD (Outside IR35)
The Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced strategic planning professional to lead the delivery of a new Local Plan under the revised NPPF, alongside the development of a new Design Guide.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will:
- Lead the delivery of the Local Plan programme and establish robust project management arrangements.
- Drive progress across the Planning Policy function to ensure key milestones are achieved.
- Manage a Planning Policy team of approximately 50 staff through the Service Manager for Spatial Planning.
- Work closely with senior officers, Cabinet Members, and elected members to ensure successful delivery of strategic planning objectives.
- Ensure resources are aligned to prioritise the successful production and adoption of the Local Plan.
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About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Significant senior-level experience in Strategic Planning within Local Government.
- A proven track record of delivering and adopting Local Plans.
- Strong experience influencing senior officers, statutory consultees, and key stakeholders on complex planning and transport matters.
- Demonstrable leadership experience managing high-performing teams through change.
- Excellent political awareness and experience working closely with elected members.
- The ability to build credibility quickly and operate effectively at executive level.
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If you have successfully led the delivery of a Local Plan and are available for your next interim assignment, I'd be keen to hear from you. 📩 Please get in touch or send your CV to discuss the opportunity.
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