Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Development Management Manager to join on a initial 6 month contract (Then rolling). You will be joining the council''s planning team to support the Head of Planning and to manage a hard-working team of Principal Planners, Enforcement Officers, Land Charges Officer and Planning Technical Support staff. This role will provide support to the Head of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan and Essex 2050 (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the project management in respect of the Councils development management. You will be responsible for identifying and verifying benefits from the development plan and future strategic plans, projects and programmes as directed. Work collaboratively with the Head of Service and the Service Management Team to develop and deliver the Council''s corporate vision, alongside strategic objectives leading to the delivery and implementation of an up-to-date development plan This role will ensure capacity to support the delivery of the development plan and other projects and programmes, in particular with regards to the Councils Growth Agenda The post will provide technical financial advice and guidance for the delivery of the Development Management and the Development Plan, alongsi