Senior Strategic Planner, Spatial Development & Growth

Kingsley Property Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking a skilled strategic planning professional to shape the future of Greater Manchester at a city-region scale. You will lead work to align planning with investment, housing, infrastructure and regeneration, guiding decision-making through data and policy insights.

You will drive the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and work with local authorities, government departments and private partners to unlock homes, jobs and transformative

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least three years’ experience in strategic planning or similar within government or local government.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with evidence and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy.
• Shape strategy for housing, infrastructure and regeneration across GM.
• Collaborate with local authorities, government departments and private partners.
• Use data and GIS to inform policy and decisions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Spatial planning

Communication

Data literacy

Education

Town planning degree

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking a skilled strategic planning professional to shape the future of Greater Manchester at a city-region scale. You will lead work to align planning with investment, housing, infrastructure and regeneration, guiding decision-making through data and policy insights.

You will drive the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and work with local authorities, government departments and private partners to unlock homes, jobs and transformative