Permits Team Leader

Spatial challenges are constantly evolving and often have a long-term character.

• A municipal organization faces the challenge of allocating scarce space in a way that does justice to all tasks and interests, with increasing participation from residents and other stakeholders.
• The activities are an integral part of regular business operations and are carried out within the existing organizational structure.
• The employee is part of the team, participates in internal meetings, and works under the daily guidance of the responsible manager.
• Priorities, activities, and desired results are determined by the organization.
• Due to the importance of continuity, knowledge retention, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders, this is a structural role within the team that requires full integration into the organization.
• The Permits team primarily deals with environmental permits, preliminary spatial consultations, and all related matters.
• The team consists of approximately 10 employees with a mix of experience, which encourages mutual learning.
• The team connects with various colleagues within the organization, such as legal experts, supervisors/enforcement officers, district managers, and advisors across many disciplines.
• The organization is a modern employer with an open and pleasant working atmosphere, focused on development and flexible responsiveness to societal needs.
• You work from your own responsibility and are supported by the organization to continue growing professionally.
• Together with the manager and the team leader of the Legal Advice, Supervision, and Enforcement team, you form the departmental management team, which meets weekly and contributes to the development and results of the entire department.

What you will do.

• Embodies the core values of the organization.
• Plays an important role in coordinating with administrators and coaches team members in their administrative advisory.
• Manages results and can act as a delegated client, under the manager's direction.
• Is responsible for the processes within the team.
• Makes decisions when necessary, for example, during escalations in spatial developments.
• Intervenes in dossiers when necessary and adjusts as required.
• Ensures good input from the team into the P&C cycle, for example, regarding fees.
• Annually develops a team plan with the team, which is managed and evaluated throughout the year.
• Guides, coaches, and stimulates team members in their growth and effectively utilizes their talents.
• Makes clear performance agreements, helps set priorities, and monitors progress.
• Ensures that the team collaborates effectively and integrally within the organization, towards the board, and for the residents.