South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are entering a defining moment. With a major new planning system launching and our shared service ready for fresh leadership, we''re looking for a Head of Planning who can guide us into a new era of modern, confident and high performing planning. The Organisation''s Leading Planning Expert In this role, you will be the councils'' number one planning professional, the person our members, senior leaders and partners look to for clarity, interpretation, and advice. You will set the tone, shape the culture, and provide the strategic and statutory leadership needed to navigate complex decisions in one of the country''s most high profile planning landscapes. A Service Ready for the Future You will take on a strong foundation: award winning innovative work, high performance in development management, and capable managers who are ready to grow. But this is a moment that calls for a leader who can unite teams, modernise ways of working, and ensure the service meets the government''s, and the councils'', challenging ambitions. A Transformational Year Ahead With a state of the art planning system going live, you will use this as a platform for cultural change, improving transparency, strengthening governance, and elevating the customer experience. You will build confidence among members, improve communication with town and parish councils, and reinforce a more proactive approach to enforcement. And you will prepare the service for the opport