Interim Head of Service - Planning and DevelopmentHalton Borough Council 300 per day 6-Month Initial Contract Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week On Site)Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Service - Planning and Development to lead a broad portfolio of high-profile planning, development and regulatory services during a key period of delivery and transformation.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government professional with extensive leadership experience across planning and development functions to make a significant impact within a progressive local authority.The RoleReporting to the Operational Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council''s:Development Management and EnforcementBuilding ControlContaminated LandLocal PlanTransport Strategy TeamsYou will ensure services meet all statutory obligations, operational requirements, agreed performance targets and budgetary expectations, while driving forward service improvement and policy development.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver agreed programmes of activity across the service areas in consultation with the Operational Director.Oversee implementation of strategic, policy and operational priorities, reporting to senior management, elected members and partnership bodies.Represent the Council as the Local Planning Authority in negotiations with developers, external meetings, public inquiries, court proceedings and Ombudsman inve