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Temporary Local Planning Manager – Local Authority

Overview

Express Recruitment are excited to be supporting a local authority who are looking for an experienced Planning Policy Manager to join their Planning and Regeneration Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to lead the development and delivery of the Council’s Local Development Framework, manage a team and help shape sustainable development across the Borough.

Skills & Experience
  •  Previous experience in planning policy, local plan preparation or a similar town planning role
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, local development frameworks and relevant planning legislation
  • Experience managing projects, complex planning issues and competing priorities
  • Previous experience supervising staff or supporting team development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information
  • Strong research, analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Confidence liaising with elected members, public bodies, consultants and external stakeholders
  • A proactive, flexible and professional approach, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality public service
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation, implementation and review of the Council’s Local Development Framework and associated planning policies
  • Manage and support the Local Plans team, providing supervision, guidance and professional development
  • Provide advice on planning policy, legislation and guidance, supporting planning applications and pre-application enquiries
  • Prepare reports and present recommendations to Council Committees and Project Boards
  • Represent the Council at public inquiries, planning examinations and hearings where required
  • Liaise with Council departments, elected members, neighbouring authorities, consultants and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate research, surveys and monitoring to support evidence-based planning policy development
  • Manage external consultants and ensure projects are delivered effectively and within statutory deadlines
  • Maintain accurate information systems and ensure compliance with Council policies and information security requirements
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.
Job Location
Loughborough
Salary
c£53.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay
Job Type and Hours
To be confirmed. Some flexibility may be required to attend meetings and hearings outside normal working hours.

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