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Planning Policy Manager (Local Plans Manager)

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 65 - 80 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Planning Strategy Manager (Local Plans Manager) 
Greater Manchester Area 
£65-80 p/h dependant on experience 
  
Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend. 
  
Job Ref - 67461 
  
We are looking for an experienced Planning Policy specialist to provide additional management support to a busy Local Authority Planning Policy Team during a particularly intensive period of work. 
  
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a high-performing and well-established team, helping to maintain delivery standards during a period of significant demand. You will need to be a supportive and hands-on manager who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and providing practical support to the team. 
  
A strong background in Local Plan Examination is essential. You will need previous experience of either leading or coordinating a Local Plan Examination, including appearing at examination hearings and providing evidence to an Inspector. 
  
You will also need previous management experience, ideally with 2+ years of managing and supporting planning professionals. 
  
Role Specific 
· Hybrid working available (office attendance flexible depending on experience and circumstances) 
· 37 hours per week 
· Part-time options can be considered 
· Hourly rate is dependent on experience, so please 
· Local Authority experience essential 
· Local Plan Examination experience essential 
· Previous management experience required 
  
Carrington West Pay Rate - £Dependant on Experience 
  
Please call Alfie Jacobs on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: 

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