Strategic Town Planning Lead – New Communities

Positive Employment; East Devon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in East Devon is hiring a Community/Planning Manager to lead the planning of a New Town and ensure sustainable development. The role requires significant project management experience and a degree in Town Planning. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and negotiating with developers. This temporary position has the potential to become permanent and offers a hybrid working model with 37 hours a week. The pay rate is £40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leadership roles.
• Experience managing large scale projects.
• Understanding of development and placemaking processes.
• Experience managing complex contracts.
• Knowledge of infrastructure funding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the New Communities Team.
• Monitor and manage budgets and resources.
• Support the production of funding bids for infrastructure.
• Negotiate with developers to meet policy objectives.
• Ensure staff development and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or relevant subject

Leadership/management qualification

Project Management qualification

Job description

A government organization in East Devon is hiring a Community/Planning Manager to lead the planning of a New Town and ensure sustainable development. The role requires significant project management experience and a degree in Town Planning. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and negotiating with developers. This temporary position has the potential to become permanent and offers a hybrid working model with 37 hours a week. The pay rate is £40.00 per hour.