Head of Development Management - Strategic Projects and Major Applications

on the horizon, Liverpool is preparing for one of the most exciting periods in its recent history. Our skyline is evolving, our communities are growing, and our Planning service plays a central role in shaping a safe, high-quality built environment for a world-class city.As Head of Development Management (Strategic Projects and Major Applications) you will play a central role in delivering high-quality developments across Liverpool. This is a role with real breadth, responsibility and influence.The role:This key role will work across traditional boundaries within the planning profession and involve the areas of development management, planning policy design and implementationIt will involve the co-ordination and management of strategic projects and major applications function across the Planning Teams. This includes driving the effective delivery of planning applications from submission through negotiation, determination and to implementationIt will involve close working with other
teams within the City Development directorate, such as Regeneration, and other council services in the delivery of projects considered to be of strategically important to the council. For example, these may relate to delivery/provision of council services, such as schools, development of council owned sites or projects that will provide significant benefit to residents, such as employment or housingYou will be responsible for the Strategic Projects and major applications teamsTo take the lead in meeting strategic and key developers to ensure the best possible quality of development in the city and to meet the Council's growth ambitions Provide advice and support to senior managers; such as the Corporate Director, service Director including deputising at key meetings To assess and give advice on enquiries which could lead to strategic and complex planning applicationsTo work collaboratively with important council partners including the Combined Authority and Homes England along with other
key stakeholders, to ensure that the council's objectives are met together with the needs of partners and stakeholders. The format and shape of these relationships will evolve over time to embrace national change such as regional devolution and national priorities, such as the current focus on increasing new house numbers, as well as the council's own agendaTo take responsibility for Strategic Projects and Major applications at the Planning Committee and other appropriate meetings of the City Council including the preparation of information, editorial responsibility for reports and liaison with Committee ServicesTo ensure that Strategic Projects and Major applications make a positive contribution to the strategic Local Plan including the preparation of land use allocations and development management policies based on sound evidenceOur offer to you:At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to
purchase further daysAgile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exceptionPart of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC SchemeProgression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learningHealth and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease schemeFamily friendly policies with enhanced leave