Planning Policy Manager

Hyndburn Borough Council; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planning Policy Manager to oversee the development of its Local Plan, ensuring high quality and sustainable development in the Borough. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication abilities, planning qualifications, and experience in negotiation. Enjoy benefits such as flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave. This role presents an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced planner with a strong background in planning and development.
• Excellent knowledge of local planning policies and development control.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of Hyndburn's Local Plan.
• Ensure the Local Plan is supported by necessary evidence.
• Deliver growth and investment for Hyndburn through strategic planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage people

Strong negotiation skills

Computer literacy

Education

Membership of the RTPI

Relevant planning qualifications

Job description

Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for a person of the right caliber to help drive this change forward.

The Planning Policy Manager will be responsible for managing the development of Hyndburn’s Local Plan, through which will be secured high quality and sustainable development across the Borough. The Council is seeking to deliver growth and investment for Hyndburn and the Local Plan is central to this with two strategic employment sites and a garden village at Huncoat.

The Planning Policy Manager will be a highly motivated, qualified and experienced planner who will be expected to manage the development of a sound local plan and ensure it is supported by the necessary evidence. Strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage within the Council, with its residents, applicants, and elected members, are essential. You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. You should also be computer literate, able to manage people and budgets, and also possess strong negotiation skills.

At Hyndburn, we value work–life balance. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Planning Policy Manager Candidate Pack

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