Planning Policy Team Leader

Hampshire

£70 - 75 per hour + Hybrid Working

Full Time

Other, Planning, Policy and Strategy

29 June 2026

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Planning Policy Team Leader
Hampshire
£70-75 per hour (Umbrella)
10-12 Month Maternity Cover Contract
Job Ref - 66807
A Local Authority in the South East is looking for an experienced Interim Planning Policy Team Leader to provide leadership and support during a maternity cover period. This is a key role within the Planning Policy team, with responsibility for managing a team of planners and progressing Local Plan work.
Role Specific
· Hybrid working arrangement - Ideally 2 days per week in the office
· 10-12 month maternity cover contract
 · Management responsibility for a team of 5 Policy Planners
· Experience leading Planning Policy teams within a Local Authority environment
· Strong understanding of Local Plan preparation and progression
· Experience working with senior stakeholders and elected members
· Ability to provide leadership, mentoring and strategic direction
Carrington West Pay Rate - Negotiable depending on experience
Please contact Ryan Williamson on 02393 876226 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat.
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and at all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior, or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen to explore opportunities, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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