Strategic Planning Lead: Shape Greater Manchester's Growth

Place Media Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking an exceptional planning professional to lead the preparation of the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and related statutory frameworks. You will work at city-region scale, coordinating across authorities, partners and departments to ensure housing, infrastructure and regeneration plans align with growth ambitions.

You will analyse evidence from planning, housing, environment and economy to support decisions, communicate clearly, and

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least three years’ experience in strategic planning or a similar environment within government, local government, or a comparable organisation.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, national planning policy and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on preparing the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and related statutory frameworks.
• Collaborate with local authorities, government departments and partners to align planning with investment and housing targets.
• Analyse planning data and evidence to support sound decisions and policy development.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Analytical thinking

GIS software

Written communication

Education

Degree in town planning

Tools

GIS software

Office suite

Job description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking an exceptional planning professional to lead the preparation of the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy and related statutory frameworks. You will work at city-region scale, coordinating across authorities, partners and departments to ensure housing, infrastructure and regeneration plans align with growth ambitions.

You will analyse evidence from planning, housing, environment and economy to support decisions, communicate clearly, and