Assistant Planning Manager

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as an Assistant Planning Manager, where you will play a key role in delivering effective planning services. This senior position involves managing teams, supporting their development, and handling complex planning applications. Enjoy a vibrant work environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars

Discounts at nationwide retailers through 'B Rewarded'

Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover

Employee assistance program

Support for professional and skills development courses

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation and planning policies.
• Ability to manage and supervise small teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise small teams in planning services.
• Handle complex applications and appeals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Join us as an Assistant Planning Manager at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our busy Planning Development Team. In this senior role, you will be pivotal in delivering effective planning services across all development aspects. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about planning, and capable of working under tight deadlines.

Reporting to the Planning and Development Manager, your responsibilities will include managing and supervising small teams, supporting team members' performance and development, and handling complex applications and appeals, including attendance at committee meetings.

Key requirements include excellent organizational skills, the ability to take responsibility for your work, and contributing to team performance. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with expert knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policies, and guidance.

This role is based at the Civic Offices in Basingstoke, near the Top of Town, and offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant town surrounded by picturesque villages and Hampshire countryside, rich in architectural heritage and cultural activities.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Discounts at nationwide retailers through 'B Rewarded'
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Employee assistance program
• Support for professional and skills development courses

The council is committed to the Disability Confident scheme; applicants with a declared disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Government Administration