Area Planning Service Manager
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47.37 to £62.24 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £47.37 PAYE | £62.24 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1616772 |
Summary
Neway International are looking for an Area Planning Service Manager to join our client based with London Borough of Hillingdon
Contract Type: Agency Worker (Maternity/Paternity Leave Cover)
Start Date: 20 October 2025 End Date: 31 March 2026
Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
Rate: £47.37 PAYE | £62.24 Umbrella
About the Role
The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking an experienced and visionary Area Planning Service Manager to lead the Area Planning Team (North) and oversee planning enforcement functions. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high-quality development management services while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resident-first values.
You’ll be responsible for:
Managing the operational performance of the Area Planning Team (North)
Leading professional teams in processing planning applications and enforcement
Driving service plans and performance targets
Championing innovation and improvement across planning services
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
✅ Advanced experience in managing staff and complex situations, with sound judgment and leadership
✅ Essential organisational and prioritisation skills, able to meet challenging objectives with minimal supervision
✅ A strategic mindset and the ability to inspire teams toward excellence
Contract Type: Agency Worker (Maternity/Paternity Leave Cover)
Start Date: 20 October 2025 End Date: 31 March 2026
Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
Rate: £47.37 PAYE | £62.24 Umbrella
About the Role
The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking an experienced and visionary Area Planning Service Manager to lead the Area Planning Team (North) and oversee planning enforcement functions. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high-quality development management services while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resident-first values.
You’ll be responsible for:
Managing the operational performance of the Area Planning Team (North)
Leading professional teams in processing planning applications and enforcement
Driving service plans and performance targets
Championing innovation and improvement across planning services
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
✅ Advanced experience in managing staff and complex situations, with sound judgment and leadership
✅ Essential organisational and prioritisation skills, able to meet challenging objectives with minimal supervision
✅ A strategic mindset and the ability to inspire teams toward excellence