Interim Director of Town Planning and Building Control
Local Authority
London
Starfish Search are working with a Local Authority in London to recruit an Interim Director of Town Planning and Building Control. This is a high-profile leadership role shaping the Council’s built environment and ensuring that our City Plan delivers on its ambitions for sustainable growth, high-quality urban design, and resident-focused service delivery.
THE ROLE
You will:
- Set the vision and future direction for Planning and Building Control services, ensuring innovation and a customer-centric approach.
- Promote a safe, well-planned, economically successful, and socially inclusive city, acting as a champion for sustainable development.
- Act as the Council’s Planning expert, providing strategic advice to Councillors, senior leaders, and external partners.
You will have:
- Significant senior leadership experience in a large, multi-disciplinary local authority.
- Expertise in town planning, urban design, and development management within an urban context.
- A track record of delivering service improvements, managing budgets, and ensuring excellent customer-focused planning services.