Major Applications Team Leader

Major Applications Team Leader Local Authority Warwickshire 6-Month Interim Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Major Applications Team Leader to join a busy Local Authority Planning Service on an interim basis. This role will lead a high-performing Development Management team responsible for delivering a significant caseload of major planning applications within an area experiencing substantial development pressures. Contract Details Job Title: Major Applications Team Leader Location: Warwickshire Rate: £75 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: September 2026 Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, regular attendance at Planning Committee (Wednesday evenings), and site visits across the district The Role Reporting into senior management, you will provide leadership and oversight to a team comprising an Assistant Team Leader and 10 Senior Planning Officers. The focus of the role will be to ensure the efficient progression and determination of major planning applications, supporting officers, signing off reports, and helping to bring applications forward to Planning Committee. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Major Applications team Oversee the processing and determination of major planning applications Review and sign off officer reports and recommendations Support and mentor planning officers on complex cases Present and ..... full job details .....