Strategic Local Plans Manager (Interim)

LinsCare; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

LinsCare is seeking an experienced Interim Local Plans Manager to lead the preparation, delivery and review of the Council's Local Development Framework in Leicestershire. The role involves strategic policy leadership, overseeing a team, and ensuring alignment with national legislation and local priorities.

The role requires significant planning policy expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex policy assignments while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in planning policy and local plan preparation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering Local Plan programmes and policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preparation, implementation and review of Local Development Framework and policies.
• Provide leadership, supervision and professional guidance to the Local Plans team.
• Oversee major planning policy issues and ensure delivery against service standards and targets.
• Provide expert policy advice on applications, pre-application enquiries and proposals.
• Coordinate responses to national policy consultations and guidance from external bodies.
• Prepare and present reports to Council Committees and Project Boards.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries, plan examinations and hearings as required.
• Build relationships with internal departments, neighbouring authorities, consultees, and external stakeholders.
• Manage evidence gathering, research and information systems for Local Plan processes.
• Commission and manage external consultants for policy documents.
• Support professional development and performance of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Planning policy

Local Plan preparation

Job description

LinsCare is seeking an experienced Interim Local Plans Manager to lead the preparation, delivery and review of the Council's Local Development Framework in Leicestershire. The role involves strategic policy leadership, overseeing a team, and ensuring alignment with national legislation and local priorities.

The role requires significant planning policy expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex policy assignments while meeting deadlines.