Planning Policy Manager
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839 to £46,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hyndburn |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2317 |
Summary
Planning Policy Manager
£42,839 to £46,142 per annum
37 hours per week
Essential car user
Politically restricted post
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.
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 @ 12 noon
Vacancy Ref: 2317
£42,839 to £46,142 per annum
37 hours per week
Essential car user
Politically restricted post
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.
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 @ 12 noon
Vacancy Ref: 2317
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