Head of Planning

Hertfordshire

£600 per day

Full Time

Other, Planning, Town Planning

21 June 2026

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Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the Home Counties in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract.

 
We are looking to appoint a Head of Planning to lead the planning service, whilst ensuring the delivery of first-class services to developers, applicants, and residents. Responsibilities will include:
 
·Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms.
·Provide leadership and day-to-day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
·Provide strategic leadership support
·Review department resources
·Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and ability to support effective collaboration.
·Full Job Description available upon request
 
Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services is required.
 
To apply for this roles, it is essential that you are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £600-per/day (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 66861
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
[email protected]
[email protected]
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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