Planning Policy Manager

Fylde Council’s Town Centre Working Group; Lytham St Annes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fylde Council is seeking an experienced Planning Policy Manager to lead its planning policy team. Located in the picturesque Fylde Borough, the role offers a chance to shape the local economy and environment. The successful applicant will enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Great pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in planning policy.
• Experience managing teams and attending Planning Committees.
• Excellent knowledge of planning policy and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning policy and environmental planning team.
• Contribute to developing the local economy and shaping the environment.
• Deliver a high-quality customer-focused planning policy service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in planning or related field

Eligibility for membership of RTPI or RICS

Job description

Closing Date: 7th April 2025 at 23:59

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Planning Policy Manager to lead our planning policy and environmental planning team.

With 12 miles of scenic Lancashire coastline, between the rivers Ribble and Wyre, Fylde Borough offers an attractive mix of open countryside, small rural villages and traditional seaside towns. As the borough is also home to several high value employers this post will offer ample opportunity to test and challenge your planning skills.

The council is dedicated to delivering a high-quality customer focussed planning policy service and this key role will allow the successful candidate to make an important contribution to developing the local economy and shaping the built, rural and coastal environment of the borough.

For an informal chat about the post, please Allan Oldfield on 01253 658500

We are looking for someone who has:
• A degree in planning or a related field and membership (or eligibility for membership) of a professional body such as RTPI or RICS
• At least 5 years’ experience in planning policy
• Experience of managing teams, attending Planning Committees, and presenting evidence at public inquiries
• Excellent knowledge of planning policy and guidance, along with strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

For the successful candidate, we can offer:
• An opportunity to work for a forward-thinking dynamic council
• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Generous annual leave and a great pension
• Excellent work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Healthy workplace initiatives including discounted gym membership
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• A desirable and high-quality work environment

Town Hall - Fylde, St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LW, United Kingdom