Spencer Clarke Group
Interim Assistant Director - Planning
Interim Assistant Director - Planning at Spencer Clarke Group, based in County Durham, North East England, paying £1,000 - £1,200 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £1,000 - £1,200 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- County Durham, North East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
About 137% above the going rate for local government
Reference 57447258
About the role
Interim Assistant Director - Planning
Location: North East England
Rate: £1000 - £1200 per day
Contract: 6 months minimum
Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a large Local Authority in the North East who are recruiting an Interim Assistant Director to lead a significant Planning service area. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delivery across development management priorities, service performance, improvement and strong stakeholder leadership.
Responsibilities include
- Leading a major service area with significant budgets and cross-council responsibilities
- Driving innovation, service improvement and value for money
- Leading and developing teams, setting high standards and addressing underperformance
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships and networks locally, regionally and nationally
- Providing clear professional advice in a political environment, including in public forums
About you
- Proven senior leadership experience in a complex service environment
- Strong development management background aligned to regeneration and growth ambitions
- Strong budget, performance and people management track record
- Confident operating in a political environment with excellent communication skills
- Established networks you can use to support service delivery
- RTPI membership is required
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on or
Reference: 57447258 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · Listed via Spencer Clarke Group
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