Band 3 Planning Inspector - Home, KS

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Shape the future of planning while leading complex high profile casework As a Band 3 Planning Inspector you ll take on a pivotal role in shaping planning decisions across England guiding panels influencing outcomes and delivering projects that matter This is a position that combines leadership with collaboration strategic thinking with hands on delivery and independence with support At this level you ll lead panels of fellow Inspectors providing direction and challenge where needed and ensuring hearings and examinations are conducted to the highest standards Your interpersonal and leadership skills will be key as you manage sensitive often high profile public events with confidence and authority You ll work closely with multi disciplinary teams balancing significant individual responsibility with the ability to mentor and develop others over time This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity values flexibility wants to make lasting impact on planning development across England

• Deliver broad range of Band 3 Local Plans casework ensuring examinations are completed efficiently highest quality standards Lead most complex Local Plan examinations gateways planning appeals including public events individual Inspector panel chair lead Inspector meeting statutory deadlines Provide leadership coordination when acting panel lead guiding colleagues outset examination offering mentoring management oversight Contribute wider organisational initiatives projects supporting Planning Inspectorate s operational strategic aims Champion continuous improvement helping develop new ways working systems processes enhance performance service delivery customer satisfaction Support development other Inspectors coaching mentoring quality assurance reports decisions written work Act proactive role model for Inspector Profession leading example embodying Planning Inspectorate s Core Values Represent organisation external events sharing good practice promoting key messages

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