Strategic Lead: Place, Climate & Nature

Angus Council; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Angus Council in Forfar is seeking an experienced manager to lead development planning, placemaking, climate action and nature recovery. You will guide the Local Development Plan and collaborate with communities, elected members and partners to shape sustainable growth and biodiversity across Angus.

The role emphasizes leadership, partnership-working and turning ideas into action, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and continuous improvement within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in development planning, placemaking, regeneration, environmental management, nature recovery or a related area.
• Strong leadership and partnership-working skills.
• Understanding of Scotland's planning system and its role in sustainable places and nature-positive outcomes.
• Ability to build relationships, influence others and turn ideas into action.
• Commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, innovation and delivering positive outcomes for communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Angus Local Development Plan and help shape the future of our communities.
• Work with the Service Leader to champion placemaking and support the creation of attractive, inclusive and sustainable places.
• Collaborate with communities, partners and elected members to plan and deliver on regeneration projects and place-based initiatives.
• Lead climate change, environmental and nature action programmes, helping to reduce emissions, enhance biodiversity and build resilience.
• Identify opportunities to protect, restore and connect natural habitats while supporting sustainable development.
• Provide strategic advice and represent Angus Council at regional and national levels.
• Inspire and support your teams to deliver high-quality services and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Partnership-working

Regeneration

Environmental management

Nature recovery

Biodiversity

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Angus Council in Forfar is seeking an experienced manager to lead development planning, placemaking, climate action and nature recovery. You will guide the Local Development Plan and collaborate with communities, elected members and partners to shape sustainable growth and biodiversity across Angus.

The role emphasizes leadership, partnership-working and turning ideas into action, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and continuous improvement within a hybrid working model.