Senior Executive Planner — Lead Planning & Climate Action

Louth County Council; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louth County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Planner to lead the Planning Department. This role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations, guiding policy delivery, and overseeing strategic projects across forward planning, development management, and enforcement.

The successful candidate will engage with senior management to drive climate action, economic development, and infrastructure initiatives while ensuring compliance with national planning policy.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a planning team.
• Knowledge of land use planning and policy development.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Planning Department team.
• Ensure staff are informed of legislative and policy changes.
• Prepare land use plans and associated reports for the Council.

Job description

Louth County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Planner to lead the Planning Department. This role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations, guiding policy delivery, and overseeing strategic projects across forward planning, development management, and enforcement.

The successful candidate will engage with senior management to drive climate action, economic development, and infrastructure initiatives while ensuring compliance with national planning policy.