Interim Local Plan Lead
Fox Morris Group Ltd • Dorchester, Dorset • Posted July 14, 2026
About the Role
Interim Local Plan Lead
Location: South West England (Hybrid – 3–4 days on-site)
Rate: £650–£750 per day (Outside IR35)
The Opportunity
A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Interim Local Plan Lead to take ownership of one of its most significant strategic planning programmes.
This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for driving the production and adoption of a new Local Plan under the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), whilst also leading the development of a new Design Guide.
Reporting directly into Executive Leadership, you'll work alongside senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders to establish governance, programme delivery and strategic direction for one of the authority's highest priority projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of the Council's new Local Plan from programme mobilisation through to adoption.
* Develop and implement a robust proje...
Location: South West England (Hybrid – 3–4 days on-site)
Rate: £650–£750 per day (Outside IR35)
The Opportunity
A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Interim Local Plan Lead to take ownership of one of its most significant strategic planning programmes.
This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for driving the production and adoption of a new Local Plan under the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), whilst also leading the development of a new Design Guide.
Reporting directly into Executive Leadership, you'll work alongside senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders to establish governance, programme delivery and strategic direction for one of the authority's highest priority projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of the Council's new Local Plan from programme mobilisation through to adoption.
* Develop and implement a robust proje...