Thames Valley Strategic Planning Lead

Bracknell Forest Council; Easthampstead; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave (33 after 3 years

Local government pension scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Professional subscriptions covered

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council seeks a senior strategic planner to lead the Thames Valley spatial strategy, turning evidence into policy and delivering infrastructure, climate resilience and place improvements.

Based in Time Square, Bracknell, you will travel across councils in the Thames Valley, enjoy flexible hours and hybrid working, and benefit from generous annual leave, pension and professional subscriptions.

Qualifications

• Senior strategic planner with technical credibility and outstanding communication.
• Strong knowledge of national planning policy and RTPI membership.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, elected members and partners.

Responsibilities

• Make a visible and lasting difference to communities across the Thames Valley.
• Own a high-profile strategy from evidence and options through to policy and delivery.
• Influence senior leaders, elected members, government, statutory agencies and regional partners.
• Work at the forefront of strategic planning, addressing growth, infrastructure, climate and place.

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council seeks a senior strategic planner to lead the Thames Valley spatial strategy, turning evidence into policy and delivering infrastructure, climate resilience and place improvements.

Based in Time Square, Bracknell, you will travel across councils in the Thames Valley, enjoy flexible hours and hybrid working, and benefit from generous annual leave, pension and professional subscriptions.