Planning Policy Manager

Hyndburn Borough Council; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a Planning Policy Manager to manage the development of its Local Plan. The successful candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, experience in planning and development control, and be a member of the RTPI. The role includes flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme. The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with experience in planning and development control.
• Strong record in managing development plans.
• Knowledgeable about sustainable development practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of Hyndburn’s Local Plan.
• Engage effectively with the Council and its stakeholders.
• Ensure the local plan is evidence-based and sound.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage people and budgets

Computer literacy

Education

Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Planning Policy Manager

£42,839 to £46,142 per annum – 37 hours per week – Essential car user – Politically restricted post

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.

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 @ 12 noon
Vacancy Ref: 2317