Planning Manager

Planning Manager - Castlepoint

£48,474 to £55,309 per year

Permanent  – Full Time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• This is a great opportunity for an individual to take a ‘step up’ in their career and join at a time where they can really influence the direction of the department and support the Assistant Director in strategic decision making.
• This role is being offered on a hybrid basis whereby you will be required to be in the office at least 2-3 days per week and the rest working from home.
• To ensure that development management achieves the highest standards of design and place making and works with developers to achieve that
• To manage the Development Management and Enforcement Service and provide support for the overall management of Development Services and input into corporate projects
• To provide the Client with professional advice on planning matters affecting the Borough and implement the highest standards of professional integrity
• Previous experience within Planning is essential for this post, gained from either a local authority or private sector background
• Educated to degree level in related subject or equivalent relevant experience and knowledge
• Ability to build positive and dynamic relationships with other planning partners with excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent project planning, management and delivery skills, and the ability to multi-task and work to tight timescales
• To provide the Client with professional advice on planning matters affecting the Borough and implement the highest standards of professional integrity
• To commission and ensure the effective delivery of all aspects of development management and enforcement services, including pre-application advice, planning application determination, appeal processing and planning enforcement, including regular reports to the Development Management Committee
• To ensure that the planning services consistently comply with relevant legislation as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
• To ensure consistent decision making to enable the effective implementation of the Local Plan

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.