Planning Manager

Planning Manager
£48,474 to £55,309
Castlepoint (hybrid)
Empro Talent are delighted to be working for a local borough council which employees nearly 350 staff, delivering over 150 council services. The council are currently going through an exciting period of change and growth in areas success as planning, regeneration and housing. Due to an internal promotion, they are seeking to appoint a New Planning Manager who will be pivotal in shaping and delivering high quality developments, new relationships and supporting the development in housing and regeneration in the Borough.
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.
Accountabilities:
* To contribute to achieving the Councils corporate objectives and priorities
* To contribute to the Councils agenda for achieving continuous improvement in service delivery and any external performance assessments
* 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 Council 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 Councils policies and procedures
* To ensure consistent decision making to enable the effective implementation of the Local Plan
The Experience You Will Bring:
* 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
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