Planning Policy Manager
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,221 to £43,421 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2024 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2256 |
Summary
Planning Policy Manager
Planning and Transportation
£40,221 to £43,421 per annum
Essential Car User
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.
Hyndburn Borough Council 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 someone to join our team.
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 and understand development control IT systems, able to manage people and budgets, and also possess strong negotiation skills.
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
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 21 October 2024
Vacancy Ref: 2256
Planning and Transportation
£40,221 to £43,421 per annum
Essential Car User
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.
Hyndburn Borough Council 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 someone to join our team.
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 and understand development control IT systems, able to manage people and budgets, and also possess strong negotiation skills.
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
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 21 October 2024
Vacancy Ref: 2256
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