Planning Policy Manager

Connected Local Government; Accrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Accrington seeks a Planning Policy Manager to manage the development of Hyndburn's Local Plan, ensuring sustainable growth and high-quality development across the Borough. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, membership in the RTPI, and experience in planning and development control. This role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to be part of a team making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and development control.
• Ability to manage the development of a local plan supported by evidence.
• Experience in engaging with residents, applicants, and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of Hyndburn's Local Plan.
• Ensure the Local Plan supports sustainable development.
• Lead initiatives for growth and investment in Hyndburn.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

People management

Budget management

Computer literacy

Education

Membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Job description

Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for a person of the right caliber to help drive this change forward.

The Planning Policy Manager will be responsible for managing the development of Hyndburn’s Local Plan, through which will be secured high quality and sustainable development across the Borough. The Council is seeking to deliver growth and investment for Hyndburn and the Local Plan is central to this with two strategic employment sites and a garden village at Huncoat.

The Planning Policy Manager will be a highly motivated, qualified and experienced planner who will be expected to manage the development of a sound local plan and ensure it is supported by the necessary evidence. Strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage within the Council, with its residents, applicants, and elected members, are essential. You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. You should also be computer literate, able to manage people and budgets, and also possess strong negotiation skills.

At Hyndburn, we value work–life balance. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Planning Policy Manager Candidate Pack

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