Strategic Planning Lead: Shape Greater Manchester’s Future

Street Food Holdings; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking an experienced planning professional to shape the city-region’s future. You will lead work at a strategic scale, aligning planning with investment and delivery across housing, infrastructure and regeneration.

The role involves shaping the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and collaborating with local authorities, government and private partners to unlock growth and sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or a related discipline and relevant work experience.
• Minimum three years' experience in strategic planning or equivalent environment.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to interpret evidence and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Greater Manchester strategic planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with authorities, government departments and partners.
• Frame housing, infrastructure and regeneration policies for the city-region.

Skills

Strategic planning

GIS

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Town planning degree

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking an experienced planning professional to shape the city-region’s future. You will lead work at a strategic scale, aligning planning with investment and delivery across housing, infrastructure and regeneration.

The role involves shaping the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and collaborating with local authorities, government and private partners to unlock growth and sustainable development.