Head of Planning

3 days in the office £600 per day   MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  To act as the Council's Principal Advisor on Planning, Economic Development and Climate Change  To provide an effective and successful planning and regulatory service that enables development to meet the physical, economic and social needs of the borough and the wider spatial area. To prepare and implement the Council's strategy to mitigate climate change, including climate action projects jointly across Council service areas.  Ensuring that staff and service performance is well managed, makes continuous improvements and that comprehensive accountability systems are maintained.  To develop and maintain effective links with the private sector, Hertfordshire Futures, County Council, other Local Authorities and other key groups to enable the Council to maximise growth opportunities and inward investment to the area.  As a member of the Senior Management Team, to proactively contribute to the Council's effective corporate governance and the formulation of corporate strategy, policy, plans and targets; communicating and sharing responsibility in delivering the Council's corporate vision and strategic objectives.  To be accountable for the economic, efficient and effective delivery of all services in the service group the continuous improvement of service quality in these services, and for exploring and securing innovative ways of working, including opportunities for shared services, partnership working and income generation.  To ensure the Leader, relevant Cabinet Members, and Chair of Planning Committee and any other relevant committees are provided with appropriate support and professional advice