Planning Manager

Planning Manager - Castlepoint£48,474 to £55,309 per yearPermanent  – 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 thatTo manage the Development Management and Enforcement Service and provide support for the overall management of Development Services and input into corporate projectsTo provide the Client with professional advice on planning matters affecting the Borough and implement the highest standards of professional integrityPrevious experience within Planning is essential for this post, gained from either a local authority or private sector backgroundEducated to degree level in related subject or equivalent relevant experience and knowledgeAbility to build positive and dynamic relationships with other planning partners with excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skillsExcellent project planning, management and delivery skills, and the ability to multi-task and work to tight timescalesTo provide the Client with professional advice on planning matters affecting the Borough and implement the highest standards of professional integrityTo 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 CommitteeTo ensure that the planning services consistently comply with relevant legislation as well as the Client’s policies and proceduresTo ensure consistent decision making to enable the effective implementation of the Local Plan
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