Senior Executive Planner: Lead Planning & Climate Action

Local-Government-Jobs-Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilkenny County Council invites applications for a Senior Executive Planner in the Planning Department. This full-time post leads elements of planning services and works to deliver strategic policy across development management, forward planning and project delivery.

The role requires close collaboration with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to implement local policy decisions and meet corporate objectives, including climate action and sustainable transport initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified planner with relevant experience in Development Management and Forward Planning.
• Experience working in a local authority context is desirable.
• Commitment to climate action and sustainable transport objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage elements of the Planning Department and deliver services to the Council.
• Contribute to strategic policy across Development Management, Forward Planning and Project Delivery.
• Collaborate with senior management and Elected Members to implement policy.
• Support Climate Action and Sustainable Transport initiatives.

Job description

Kilkenny County Council invites applications for a Senior Executive Planner in the Planning Department. This full-time post leads elements of planning services and works to deliver strategic policy across development management, forward planning and project delivery.

The role requires close collaboration with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to implement local policy decisions and meet corporate objectives, including climate action and sustainable transport initiatives.