Strategic Chief Planner & Growth Leader

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Market supplement up to 15%

Job summary

Bristol City Council seeks an outstanding planning leader to become Chief Planner and Head of Planning Service. You will provide strategic direction for Development Management, Planning Policy, Building Control and Enforcement, while guiding the creation and adoption of the Local Plan and related regulatory functions.

You will work across the Economy of Place division, partner organisations and neighbouring authorities to shape growth, housing delivery and infrastructure, ensuring an ambitious,

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within planning or related place‑shaping discipline.
• Strong technical and professional credibility.
• Experience of leading organisational change, service improvement and transformation.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.
• Experience of working effectively with elected members, communities, built environment practitioners, investors and developers.
• Experience of working collaboratively across a large and complex organisation, building productive relationships.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build trust across organisational boundaries.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with a relentless focus on delivery and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Bristol’s Planning Service, overseeing Development Management, Planning Policy, Building Control, Consultees and Planning Enforcement.
• Lead the service at a pivotal moment for Bristol and the wider region, collaborating with neighbouring authorities and the Mayoral Combined Authority.
• Help deliver homes, infrastructure and growth through implementation of the Local Plan and shaping the next Local Plan.
• Play a leading role in the Spatial Development Strategy and ensure Bristol’s interests are reflected regionally.
• Collaborate across Economy of Place and align planning with wider council ambitions for delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical credibility

Change management

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative leadership

Strategic delivery

Job description

Bristol City Council seeks an outstanding planning leader to become Chief Planner and Head of Planning Service. You will provide strategic direction for Development Management, Planning Policy, Building Control and Enforcement, while guiding the creation and adoption of the Local Plan and related regulatory functions.

You will work across the Economy of Place division, partner organisations and neighbouring authorities to shape growth, housing delivery and infrastructure, ensuring an ambitious,