Planning Policy Manager

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Town Planning Policy Manager to lead the planning team in finalizing a new local plan. The role offers hybrid working options and requires expertise in urban planning and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing planning policies and a commitment to promoting green infrastructure and low-carbon development.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Good transport links to London

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in town planning policy management or leadership.
• Proven track record in finalizing local plans and working with local councils.
• Knowledge of community Infrastructure Levy and planning documents required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Town Planning Policy Team.
• Finalise the new local plan, including the growth agenda for 2030.
• Prepare the community Infrastructure Levy, supplementary Planning Documents and Design Code.

Skills

Leadership

Urban planning

Strategic planning

Sustainability initiatives

Job description

Town Planning Policy Manager

East Midlands

£500 per day

Initial 6 Month Contract

Job Ref - 62223

Overview

My local authority client in the East Midlands is looking for an experienced Town Planning Policy Manager or Leader to manage the Town Planning Policy Team. The council is finalising its new local plan, a plan that sets out a challenging agenda for growth involving sustainable urban extensions, an Enterprise Zone, regeneration areas and a significant level of new housing and employment to meet the needs well into the 2030s.

The council is preparing a community Infrastructure Levy, a raft of supplementary Planning Documents and a Design Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Town Planning Policy Team.
• Finalise the new local plan, including the growth agenda for 2030.
• Prepare the community Infrastructure Levy, supplementary Planning Documents and Design Code.
• Implement growth plan and participate in the delivery of the County Growth Plan.
• Contribute to strategic planning as part of the wider planning team.
• Promote green infrastructure, active travel and low‑carbon development.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working options and flexible hours to support work‑life balance.
• Good transport links to London.

Contact

Please call Ryan Williamson on a confidential basis for a discussion on this role, or email the planning team.