Strategic Planning Manager – Estates & Development (Hybrid)

Caravan Club; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caravan and Motorhome Club seeks a Planning Advisor to support the Head of Estates and Estates Team with UK-wide planning matters and site development strategies. You will advise on planning applications, pre-application briefs, and engagement with LPAs to secure consents.

You will coordinate external advisers, monitor Local Plans, and represent the Club at meetings when needed. A Town Planning degree and MRTPI with four years PQE are expected.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Town Planning or similar discipline.
• Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) with four years PQE.
• Proven experience securing planning consents for significant developments.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and solve complex planning issues.
• Good financial and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning advice for development and change of use opportunities.
• Prepare planning appraisals, statements and applications for site developments.
• Liaise with internal teams and Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).
• Instruct and manage external professionals (planning, heritage, ecology, highways, etc.).
• Attend pre-application meetings and Planning Committee as required.
• Monitor Local Plans and represent the Club’s interests.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

IT skills

Education

Accredited degree in Town Planning

MRTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

Job description

The Caravan and Motorhome Club seeks a Planning Advisor to support the Head of Estates and Estates Team with UK-wide planning matters and site development strategies. You will advise on planning applications, pre-application briefs, and engagement with LPAs to secure consents.

You will coordinate external advisers, monitor Local Plans, and represent the Club at meetings when needed. A Town Planning degree and MRTPI with four years PQE are expected.