Local Plans Lead & Policy Manager (Hybrid)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Planning Policy Specialist on a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Loughborough. The role combines office and home-based work (1 day in the office, 4 days at home) and requires leadership of Local Development Framework policy development and related planning projects.

The successful candidate will advise on planning policies, manage complex projects, lead the Local Plans team, and represent the Council in public forums.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning policy, spatial planning, or development planning within a local authority or similar setting.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and implementing Local Plans and planning policy documents.
• Experience managing complex projects within statutory planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of the Council's Local Development Framework and associated policy documents.
• Manage significant and complex planning policy projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and service standards.
• Oversee the effective application of adopted development plan policies and supplementary planning guidance.
• Coordinate research, evidence gathering, and surveys to support policy development and statutory planning obligations.
• Respond to consultations and policy documents from government departments, regional bodies, neighboring authorities, and partner organisations.

Skills

Planning policy experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or Geography

MRTPI membership or eligibility

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Planning Policy Specialist on a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Loughborough. The role combines office and home-based work (1 day in the office, 4 days at home) and requires leadership of Local Development Framework policy development and related planning projects.

The successful candidate will advise on planning policies, manage complex projects, lead the Local Plans team, and represent the Council in public forums.