Town Planning Team Leader Hertfordshire 72/hour, Umbrella We are seeking a Town Planning Team Leader to join a Local Authority in Hertfordshire. You will play a pivotal role in managing and supervising a team of planning policy staff through key stages of the local plan process and the development of future policy documents, guidance notes, and SPDs. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of planning policy officers and external consultants. Oversee the delivery of policy programs, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with local objectives. Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure ''duty to cooperate.'' Allocate and delegate workstreams within the team, ensuring timely and quality delivery. Review and sign off delegated reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to planning policy. Engage in community and stakeholder consultations to gather feedback and inform policy development. Provide policy comments on major planning applications. Represent the Planning Policy Team at various council meetings, including the Member Planning Panel, Cabinet, and other councillor sessions. Essential Experience and Skills: Proven track record in handling complex policy planning work in high-pressure environments. Project management expertise with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Leadership experience managing a team of professional, technical, and administrative staff within a service-based environment. Innovation and initiative, ..... full job details .....