Planning Support Team Leader

Working alongside experienced Planning specialists and Support Officers, you’ll be responsible for shaping our Planning Support team. Your commitment and ability to solve problems with proactive solutions will inspire confidence throughout the team and the wider planning service.

With a focus on leading on change and effectiveness, you’ll keep working practices under review, using your skills to ensure the service maintains its excellent standards. You’ll be confident in responding to deadlines with excellent communication skills to ensure the smooth running of the service. Your Planning knowledge will guide and support the team with complex queries and aid their development.

So, if you can rise to the challenge to lead a creative and very busy Planning Support team, then we would love to hear from you!

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).

Do you want to know more about the role?

For further details on the role, please contact Louise Francis, Planning Enforcement & Support Manager, on 01732 227260.

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 11^th May 2025

Interviews: 20^th May 2025