Newham Council - Planning Policy Manager

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Planning Policy Manager to guide their local development plan through examination. This role involves managing the process effectively, leading a capable team, and addressing challenges related to affordable housing targets. The ideal candidate will have prior examination experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding a plan through to examination.
• Prior examination experience.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the plan through examination.
• Communicate with the mayor and portfolio holders.

Skills

Leadership

Political Acumen

Job description

About the role:

LB of Newham is currently reviewing their local development plan and is presenting to full council on the 28th April to seek authority to submit it for examination. The examination would commence once the local plan is submitted. They haven't appointed an inspector yet, but hearings are likely to be in September at the earliest.

They are urgently in need of a Planning Policy Manager with experience in guiding a plan through to examination. The ideal candidate will have prior examination experience and understand how to manage the process effectively.

Reporting and Team Structure:

The role reports to the Director of Planning and Development. The team has a two-part structure: two officers working on Transport Planning, typically providing comments on planning applications, and the Policy team, which includes four Principals. The Principals are highly capable and have diverse topic areas, but they require leadership to realize their full potential.

Main Challenges:

The primary challenge is navigating the plan through examination, especially given the high affordable housing target, which is likely to be a key issue. The successful candidate will need political acumen to manage this process, present effectively, and communicate with the mayor and portfolio holders about necessary modifications.

Opportunities and Key Requirements:

This position offers a significant opportunity, as Newham has one of the most ambitious growth agendas among London Boroughs.

• Previous Examination in Public (EIP) experience
• Extensive policy development experience
• Leadership skills within a team

If interested, please send your updated CV in the first instance.