Invitise Ltd
Strategic Planning Lead
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Strategic Planning Lead
We're looking for a Strategic Planning Lead for a public sector organisation based in Dorset (hybrid) on an initial 6-month contract, paying up to £750 per day (Outside IR35).
This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Dorset 3 to 4 days a week. There's potential for the contract to be extended.
The successful Strategic Planning Lead will drive the delivery of a new Local Plan under the latest NPPF, along with a new Design Guide. You'll establish a clear critical path and robust project management arrangements, then lead through them to make tangible progress. Reporting jointly to senior directors, you'll manage the Spatial Planning function and its teams (around 50 people) and make sure resources across the Planning Department are geared towards producing the new Local Plan.
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You'll work closely with the Cabinet Member for Planning, councillor committees and executive directors, managing your diary to maximise face-to-face time with senior stakeholders.
Requirements
You will need proven experience in the following:
- Significant senior Strategic Planning experience
- A proven record of producing and adopting Local Plans
- Engaging, guiding and influencing senior and statutory officers on complex strategic planning and transport matters
- Leading, inspiring and motivating teams to deliver high quality with reducing resources
- Influencing senior decision makers and stakeholders, both internal and external
- A good understanding of the regional and local political context
- Working constructively with Elected Members
- Quickly building credibility with senior managers and stakeholders
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Keywords: Interim Lead, Local Plan Lead, Strategic Planning Lead, Spatial Planning, Head of Planning, Local Plan, NPPF, Design Guide, Local Government, Dorset, Hybrid, Contract, Outside IR35
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