Senior Executive Planner - Longford County Council

Longford County Council; Longford Municipal District; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Longford County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Planner to lead the planning and aligned functions, reporting to the Senior Planner and working with a multi-disciplinary team within the council.

The role requires leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service, delivering strategic objectives and effective policy implementation in a climate-aware environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and policy development within local government.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and manage resources effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of development plans and national planning policy considerations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement development plan documents and related reports for committees.
• Assess implications of national planning policy and advise on council actions.
• Coordinate with Planning Authorities on development plans and variations.
• Lead on policy implementation and deliver strategic corporate objectives in climate action initiatives.

Job description

Senior Executive Planner - Longford County Council

The closing date for this vacancy is 03/12/2026, 15:00

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Job summary

The Senior Executive Planner is a management post who will work under the direction and control of the Senior Planner or other employee as designated by the Chief Executive.

The Senior Executive Planner works work within defined parameters relevant to a management position at this grade and in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. This role requires leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service.

The Senior Executive Planner is responsible for the efficient management and development of the Planning and aligned functions on behalf of Longford County Council. The Senior Executive Planner is responsible for the management of a multi-disciplinary team and the efficient delivery of services in a dynamically changing environment where value for money is crucial.

The Senior Executive Planner is required to work closely with the relevant stakeholders to deliver strategic corporate objectives, lead on policy implementation and actively participate in the Councils multi-disciplinary approach to Climate Action.

A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.

Main Duties of the Job

To prepare and implement development plan documents and prepare reports on these matters for the appropriate Committees of the Council.

To consider new and emerging national planning policy and development plans being prepared by adjoining local authorities, assess implications for the Council and respond to these proposals as required.

Interacting with Planning Authorities in matters related to preparation of Development Plans, Variations, etc.

A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.

Information about the organisation

Longford County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Longford. The corporate headquarters are located at Aras An Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford. There are 3 municipal districts, Longford, Granard and Ballymahon. Longford has 18 elected members and approximately 420 employees.Longford is in the heart of the country with excellent road and rail access to all four corners of the island of Ireland, Longford has a rural tranquillity but ready access to the country’s main urban cities to include Dublin and Galway in particular.

Longford is a hidden gem in Ireland’s midlands renowned for its rich culture, heritage and natural amenities. Longford County Council strives to make a difference leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities making a difference to the lives of our citizens and customers. Longford County Council is responsible for delivering of a wide range of services in the local area with a focus on making Longford a prosperous county that seeks to support a vibrant economy, rural quality of life, active and safe communities, diversity, culture and heritage, healthy and sustainable natural environment along with a sense of community pride and place

An opportunity now exists in Longford County Council for the position of Senior Executive Planner.

Salary Scale effective from 1st June 2026:

Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.

The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Executive Planner is 30 days.

Selection Process Details

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

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