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Exciting Career Opportunities with Barker Parry Town Planning Tate is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Barker Parry Town Planning to support their exciting growth plans. As part of this journey, we're looking to appoint Town Planners at Senior, Principal, and Associate levels who are ready to contribute to the future success of this successful and award winning business. They will also consider people on a case by case basis who are interested in a role above these levels if a suitable candidate comes forward. Based from SG5, Hertfordshire , Barker Parry delivers high-quality planning services across England, working on projects of all sizes and complexities. They challenge the perception that smaller consultancies only handle local or small-scale work - offering you the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact schemes in a collaborative and agile environment. And, for more qualified Planners, the autonomy of owning your own profile of work and developing your client base. Why Join Barker Parry? Barker Parry is committed to investing in your future . In return for your dedication, they offer bespoke progression pathways tailored to your career goals. Whether you're stepping into a Senior, Principal, or an Associate role, you'll experience supportive, forward-thinking leadership that values your growth. We have various positions available for Town Planners of Senior, Principal and Associate level: You will be involved in a wide range of planning projects and liaison with associated stakeholders from householder to large-scale commercial developments, both locally and country wide. Accomplished, qualified Principal and Associate Planners will enjoy 360 ownership of their projects, from initial client instruction through planning design and advice, presenting to committees, submissions and managing appeals to successful outcomes. You will develop your future business pipeline and long-term client relationships. Senior Planners will work closely with colleagues to process enquiries, applications, work on local plans and appeals while developing more experience through practical work in the industry, working towards RTPI qualification and future promotion. All staff contribute to business development, by way of networking to promote the business and service and by sharing topical industry and legislative content and project outcomes to educate prospective clients of the services and outcomes Barker Parry can achieve. More detailed job descriptions are available and will be shared for appropriate levels. What you can bring to Barker Parry: Min 2 years' experience in public or private sector Planning at Senior level, 3 year's at Principal and 4 years' at Associate level Working towards (or already holding) RTPI Chartered Membership A full, clean driving licence and access to a car Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset What you can expect: A competitive salary for your experience and grade A Monday to Friday, 9-5 working week that supports a work-life balance 25 days annual leave, increasing over length of service CPD support 2 days a year A dog-friendly office and a collaborative team environment Car parking Modern open plan offices with kitchen, breakout space, meeting rooms and conveniently located in the town centre with shops and amenities close by. Career progression with tailored development plans RTPI membership subscription covered if you're eligible but not yet chartered Performance related bonus scheme Mileage paid for business journeys A flat structure that encourages autonomy, innovation and recognition A friendly, team-focused culture where your voice matters The chance to work on impactful projects that shape communities Please note: Applicants must have Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for these roles. Please use the APPLY button to submit your CV to Emma at Tate Recruitment, who is supporting all applications, referrals and enquiries. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Town Planner to join a well-established Planning Team in the Bristol office of a National consultancy. You would be responsible for providing high quality planning advice to clients in a range of sectors but specialising in all aspects of planning policy and site promotion to include the attendance of Development Plan Examinations. The role will involve reviewing the development potential of greenfield sites and advising clients on the prospects of securing consent in the short to medium term. Whilst managing various planning projects and dependant on your level, we expect you to be able to maintain and build working relationships with new and existing clients and develop new business for the Planning Team as well as those in the wider business. In exchange our client is offering fantastic benefits, Hybrid working and competitive salaries.

Principal Town Planner - Strategic & Development Projects Location: Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Full Benefits Package We're representing a well-established national planning and design consultancy with a strong presence across England and Wales. Their Birmingham-based team is growing and now looking to hire a Principal Planner with experience delivering a broad range of planning services for both private and public sector clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected planning consultancy known for its creative, commercially minded and collaborative approach, where you'll work on significant residential and mixed-use projects, often of strategic scale. The Role: As a key member of the Midlands planning team, you will lead and support the delivery of high-profile projects, working with housebuilders, developers, and local authorities. You'll be given autonomy to manage your own workstreams and encouraged to take ownership of client relationships, submissions and strategy. Key Responsibilities: Lead on major planning applications and coordinate development management processes Provide strategic advice on land promotion, masterplanning and site development Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities and consultees Prepare planning statements, appeals, and evidence-based reports Mentor junior colleagues and support their professional development Take an active role in growing the business and strengthening client partnerships Ideal Candidate Profile: MRTPI qualified with c. 5-10+ years' experience Strong background in UK town planning, ideally in consultancy Excellent understanding of planning policy and development strategy Able to manage complex planning applications and appeals confidently Effective communicator in client-facing and team leadership roles Commercially aware, proactive, and motivated by high-quality outcomes What's on Offer: Opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy with national reach Complex and varied project portfolio across residential and mixed-use sectors Structured career progression to Associate and beyond Supportive, sociable and dynamic team environment Competitive salary + bonus + industry-leading benefits, including: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) Private medical insurance Cycle to work scheme & eye care vouchers Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Generous employee discounts across retailers and property services Life assurance & 24/7 EAP access Interested? Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (Remote Role) Location: Remote (UK-based) Full-time Competitive Salary Are you an experienced MRTPI Chartered Town Planner looking for the flexibility of remote work while contributing to high-profile projects across the UK? Join a dynamic and collaborative team that's shaping places and communities with design-led thinking. Why Apply? Fully remote working with flexible hours. Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunities for career development within a respected national practice. The chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects across the UK. We are supporting a nationally recognised planning and architecture practice known for delivering creative, commercially sound solutions across sectors including residential, commercial, education, and regeneration. What You'll Do: Manage planning applications, appeals, and appraisals from inception to determination. Engage with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to steer planning strategies and negotiations. Prepare high-quality written reports and planning documentation. Support project teams with expert planning insight across multidisciplinary schemes. What We're Looking For: MRTPI Chartered Planner with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (ideal). Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and collaborative attitude. Ready to make your mark from wherever you are? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking team shaping sustainable, inclusive communities!

Murphy is recruiting for a Planning Manager to work within Water on our United Utilities Enterprise in Cumbria. We provide end-to-end services for major water and sewage companies such as Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, and for several water-only companies including SES Water, Bristol Water and South East Water. We also provide a full design, build, operate and maintain service for Uisce Éireann and we currently operate over 25 of their facilities, ensuring they run efficiently and comply fully with EPA regulations. A day in the life of a Murphy Planning Manager Lead the planning team on a day-to-day basis, including line and/or functional management. Inspire and empower individuals within their portfolio to deliver high quality standards and outputs as well as inspire career growth Ensure there is alignment between Operations, Commercial and Planning resources on projects single version of the truth. Undertake audits and reviews to ensure planning requirements are followed, minimise non-compliance, drive high standards and ultimately improve project / business performance. Contribute to the development of business unit and sector plans and strategies. Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders (internal and external) Support the work winning function on development of tenders from first principles and ensure work willing governance processes are adhered to. Ensure that there is accurate and transparent reporting of progress, challenge management, risk and opportunities in relation to the programme. Ensure that programmes and associated progress reports are regularly updated and submitted to the Client in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Managing Compensation events from Subcontractors and to Client Still interested, does this sound like you? Experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner Eperience managing a team of planners Contract planning for a Tier 1 contractor Fully conversant and efficient in the use of P6 Stakeholder management & experience of representing the company in front of Clients at planning and business performance meetings Mentoring / coaching and professional development experience What s in it for you? 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc About Murphy Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Isobel Town on (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Town Planner/Planning Assistant Guildford £DOE + Package On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Town Planner/Planning Assistant to join an award-winning house builder in Guildford. Do you want to move away from consultancy or local authority perhaps you already work for a housing developer and need a change look no further as I have the role for you. My client will consider candidates at all levels of experience and will happily assist the successful candidate with career development. To successfully apply for this position you will be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2yrs professional Town Planning/Planinng Assistant experience working on residential schemes, either in-house with a developer or at a consultancy/local authority Job Description You will be the primary point of contact for all planning matters in the region. You will work closely with the Land, Technical and Design departments and to advise on site viability, with a view to maximise profits and ensure all legislation, regulations and various Section obligations are met. Tasks will include: Actively manage and be responsible for the planning application process for all applications in the Region through direct liaison and negotiation with the Local Authority and key stakeholders. Manage the drafting and completion of all Section 106 Agreements with the Local Authority and our legal teams in accordance with the business operational requirements. Ensure that all planning permissions are value-driven and are commercially optimal for the region to achieve its business strategy plan. Monitor and report to the Head of Planning on both local and national planning policy changes and key planning decisions. * Provide operational & tactical planning analysis which present clear and reasoned planning advice and recommendations in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements. Use your excellent communication skills in the preparation of persuasive and effective Pre-Application, Planning Statements, Statement of Community Involvement reports and other associated planning documentation. Engage with stakeholders from public consultation events to meeting with councillors and MPs. The If this might be a role that you could be interested in, please submit your CV to us today

The company has been established for over 50 years and is a practice of Chartered Surveyors, Town Planners, Land Agents and Property Consultants that serve a strong landowner and farming client base. Our client is not a national land agency with all the associated demands that a national practice has. Rather, our client prides themselves on maintaining a long-lasting relationship with clients and can tailor to their needs accordingly, but importantly their clients know who is personally managing their interests and this creates trust and consistency. From a planning & development perspective, our client's work is typically in the Green Belt, land on the urban fringe and within built-up commercial allocations. Projects will typically fall in the agricultural, industrial and buildings, waste handling facilities, strategic commercial and residential urban extensions. In this role you will support clients on enforcement, breaches of planning control, certificates of lawfulness, regularisation by way of a retrospective planning application, and providing clients with comprehensive planning advice. Ideal Candidate -Have previous Planning experience (2-4 years) -MRICS or MRTPI (or working towards submission) -Be an imaginative problem solver -Have a strong ability to communicate articulately and accurately in person and in writing -Be dynamic and ambitious and keen to take on responsibility Training & Development The role will include ongoing coaching from the Director who will work with you to help you realise your career objectives.

Job title: Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner Location: Essex Salary: Competitive Penguin Recruitment are excited to be supporting a Town Planning & Development Consultancy based in the Essex area on a permanent basis. My client is actively recruiting for someone at Senior Town Planner level to Associate Town Planner. With the mains sectors specialised in are commercial, residential, mixed used, leisure and tourism projects, the successful candidate will have private sector experience and be a member of the RTPI. We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to come in and work their own projects whilst working closely with Directors and managing junior members of staff. On offer for the right candidate will be a competitive salary and an excellent overall package. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch

Associate Town Planner - Birmingham HA 9045 Salary: depending on skills and experience An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Associate Town Planner to join a growing independent planning consultancy within their Birmingham office. The successful Associate Town Planner will be assisting the Planning Partner with the delivery of expert planning services to their clients, mentoring junior staff and further growing the team and workload. Qualifications and experience: Chartered Member of the RTPI Demonstrable experience within the planning industry, ideally within a consultancy or developer environment Proven track record in project management and business development Previous team management experience Duties: Taking up the role of project lead on a variety of projects Managing and mentoring junior members of the team Actively contributing to the further growth of the team and workload Building up a strong client portfolio Benefits: Competitive starting salary Excellent career progression opportunities

Job Title: Associate Town Planner Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,000 Due to growth a well established north based consultancy is expanding their team and are looking to recruit an Associate Town Planner to be remotely based in Birmingham. For this role you are required to have the enthusiam and inniative to be able to work from home whilst meeting KPI's. To be considered for this position you must have the following:- - Chartered member of the RTPI - Private sector experience - Knowledge of planning developments in the West Midlands - Good network of contacts Day to day duties:- Running projects from start to finish Meeting clients New business development Initiative to work from homeIf you are interested in this role dependent on experience my client is looking to put together an excellent package around the £40,000 mark (dependent on experience) and offering a flexible working arrangement. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details over to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: London Salary: Competitive An excellent opportunity has opened with an award winning consultancy based in London for an Associate Town Planner to join the team. With the main portfolio of work being urban regeneration projects we are looking for a candidate who is currently in this role already who can come in hit the ground running with taking on a wide range of projects whilst mentoring junior members of staff. We are looking for the successful candidate to have private sector experience who can work on commercial and residential projects. We are looking for the candidate to have the following:- Knowledge of London projects Previous management experience Knowledge of planning legislation and planning policies EIA development experience Private sector experience or client side experience within residential developmentsOn offer for the successful candidate is a generous salary, If you are interested in this position then please contact Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: London Salary: Competitive An excellent opportunity has opened with an award winning consultancy based in London for an Associate Town Planner to join the team. With the main portfolio of work being urban regeneration projects we are looking for a candidate who is currently in an Associate Planners position with private sector experience who can work on commercial and residential projects. We are looking for the candidate to have the following:- Knowledge of London projects Previous management experience Knowledge of planning legislation and planning policies EIA development experience Private sector experience or client side experience within residential developmentsOn offer for the successful candidate is a generous salary, If you are interested in this position then please contact Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Town Planner - Rochford HA 9034 Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, a growing property, surveying and planning consultancy are urgently looking to appoint a Town Planner to work as part of their established team in Rochford. The successful Town Planner will be working alongside senior members of the team to successfully deliver a variety of applications within the residential and rural sectors. Qualifications: In this instance applications are sought from candidates with a BSc and ideally an MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline and membership to the RTPI. Due to travel commitments involved with the role a full UK drivers licence is essential. Duties: Carrying out research on site development potential Liaising with clients and local authorities to establish the planning suitability of potential sites Preparing and submitting planning documents associated with major planning applications Preparing and submitting appeal evidence Discharging planning conditions Benefits: Joining a leading consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities Full benefits package

Planning Manager / Town Planner Oldham £36,000 - £42,000 Our client are a well-established construction Main Contractor based in Oldham. They are currently looking to recruit a Planning Manager / Town Planner to join their growing team. The Planning Manager will be responsible for delivering a full range of town planning and related development roles across residential and commercial development projects involving existing and future land. This will be at all stages of the planning process; from an input to forward plans and policy through to implementing permissions once consents are in place. You would also support and work closely with their Housing Team (who deliver circa 500 homes per year working with partners) and our Enviro Team (who operate a number of landfill and associated legacy issues). Key Tasks * An input to the preparation of Business Cases for investment opportunities including an analysis of planning and related risk and evaluating options. * Build and maintain relationships with Local Authorities, landowners and agents to help source new development opportunities. * Monitor forward planning and policy at a national, sub-regional and local level as it affects the company interests and input to shaping this and positioning our land as required, including submitting representations in connection with Development Plans and calls for sites etc. * Play a key role in shaping and specifying the company’s development schemes, including design related matters. * Represent the company in connection with pre-application negotiations including attending meetings with Local Authorities and other organisations / groups and representing the company at public meetings to explain development proposals. * Prepare planning applications, including the briefing, management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams to produce the associated supporting information. * Take the lead on discharging conditions and obligations related to planning permissions. * Prepare the companies case for planning and enforcement appeal and attend as witness at Local Public Inquiries and Informal Hearings if required. * Produce pre and post planning programmes and coordinate, monitor and deliver on areas of the development programme that they are responsible for. * Prepare or have an input to regular reports (including Board Papers) in connection with the monitoring and performance of projects. * Ensure effective team collaboration within the wider business. * Update the business in relation to planning and related policy trends and changes affecting the housing and commercial sectors. * Drive continuous improvement within the Development team and the wider organisation. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly as part of the Employer/Employee One/One Talks to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. Person Specification You will be forward thinking and ready to deliver a pipeline of existing and future residential and commercial opportunities. As part of small supportive, hard-working, and motivated team, you will be an enthusiastic and proactive person who can handle a variety of town planning and development related tasks. You should have previous experience of working in town planning, have excellent communication skills and be able to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. You will hold a degree in town planning or a related discipline and be a member of (or be eligible for membership of) the RTPI. You will be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with a range of planning issues through planning policy and / or development management work. Other Essential Attributes of the person will be: * Good technical / development background and knowledge * Commercially aware * Proven relevant track record * Excellent report writing and analytical skills * Competency in preparing and delivering presentations, including the use of technology * Well organised including project management / co-ordination capability * Excellent interpersonal skills for working in teams * Confidence and experience of networking and business development * Flexible and adaptable * Ability to always promote a professional image and the company values

Job title: Town Planning Director Location: Bristol Salary: Flexible A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Bristol office. With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors. We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned. On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: South East London Salary: Flexible A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Associate Planner to join a team of professionals in the South East area on a permanent basis with a private consultancy. My client is looking for someone who has got private sector experience and has been in an Associate position previously. A medium sized practice who work on a wide range of projects from minerals and waste, commercial and residential to retail and leisure and more! On offer is an excellent salary and a good benefits package. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Senior Planner/Associate Planner Location: Nottingham Salary: Flexible A great opportunity has opened for a senior to Associate Planner to join the team in an independent practice based in Nottingham on a permanent basis. Ideally the right candidate will have 5-10 years' experience who has come from a private sector background. The main services my client specialises in residential, mixed used and commercial projects. On offer for the right candidate is an excellent salary and package for the right candidate along with other benefits. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: Southampton Salary: Flexible An excellent opportunity has opened for an Associate Town Planner to join an established multidisciplinary specialising in planning, architecture, urban design and ecology. My client is looking for a chartered town planner to come and lead the junior members of the team whilst working closely with directors. You must have the following requirements to be considered:- Town Planning qualification (BSc or MSc) Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute Experience working with the private or public sector Ideally the right candidate will bring along a client baseYour role will consist of the following:- Working on a wide range of master planning, housing, residential, commercial projects Site visits Business developmentIf you are interested in this vacancy then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details across to and I will be in touch

Job title: Associate Town Planner Location: Manchester Salary: Negotiable An excellent opportunity has opened for an Associate Town Planner to join an Independent private practice on a permanent basis. We are looking for a candidate who has market knowledge of the Manchester area and someone who has ideally been in an Associate role within the private sector. My client offers a wide range of services working on a wide range of projects and sectors such as:- S106 agreements Heritage projects Retail projects Appeals Planning applications CIL worksOn offer is a fantastic salary package along with a range of benefits. To get more information about the role please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Principal Planner to work in the Slough area. A local authority based in Slough have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Planner to join their team. Purpose of the role: To provide day to day management of an area team ensuring that they are responsive to customer demands while contributing to the council’s key strategic aims and priorities.  To participate in the strategic management and leadership of the whole service  To lead on and be responsible for complex and strategic planning applications within the Borough and to innovate, identify, co-ordinate and bring about new opportunities to help develop the DM service plan.  To direct and lead enforcement activity to ensure coordinated and responsive outcomes Responsibilities: To direct and lead an effective operational service, including providing a deputising role for the Planning Manager where necessary, and to proactively identify issues and improvements and advance, lead and implement creative solutions particularly digital transformation within the context of current and future service requirements in order to continually deliver high quality, customer focused planning services. To lead, manage, motivate, train and performance manage the work of an area team, and to assist other team leaders when appropriate in dealing with the processing of applications, enquiries and complaints. Responsible for giving highest level professional advice and technical guidance both within and outside of the Council on complex planning matters of all complexities, to ensure the Council fulfils its statutory and regulatory obligations and meets its strategic aims and objectives. To direct and lead the service’s plans to improve early identification and support Directly responsible for ensuring highest level negotiation and dealing with the more high risk, challenging and complex strategic planning applications, including ones of high politically and public sensitivity. To include being directly responsible for writing committee reports and negotiating S106 legal agreements to secure good strategic planning and regeneration outcomes particularly the delivery of new homes, education, community and leisure facilities, along with financial and other community benefits. Support the Planning Manager with specialist development management policy and procedural issues and projects. Making recommendations on planning applications and handling the written and verbal evidence for appeals and to represent the Council at Public Inquiries as an ‘Expert Witness’. Leading and managing enforcement within the team, advising and guiding on planning issues, along with encouraging the development of effective systems for facilitating an integrated approach to enforcement between planning, housing, highways, environmental services and other Council services. To assist the Planning Manager in managing a budget and contribute in the setting of budgets including identifying opportunities to raise income, to secure other funding and take responsibility for audit, procurement and operating within the Councils’ constitution. Contribute to policy work in relation to the Local Plan and associated plans and where required contribute towards the preparation of planning guidance/briefs and other policy documents, foster close working relations with the Policy Team in order to deliver the vision, strategy and objectives of the Local Plan. Active liaison and maintaining good relations with the Business Support team to ensure that processes such as validation, production of decision notices, consultations etc. are carried out efficiency, maximising the use and potential of digital systems. To support the Planning Manager work across departments and with partners to ensure integrated delivery of services particularly through a development team approach and at the strategic planning level to achieve the corporate objectives of the Council. To work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams to enable the breaking down of divisional and departmental barriers and to encourage both internal and external partnership working. Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed. Qualifications required: Degree level qualification Corporate Membership of Royal Town Planning Institute Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development Full driving licence and use of a car A management qualification is desirable Experience/Skills required: Ability to manage change in a complex organisation, experience and evidence of working effectively in a complex multi-disciplinary environment and coping with changing priorities and pressures. Solving problems and being Creative. Ability to analyse, interpret and translate complex data and concepts into understandable language and to present it in an accessible manner to a variety of audiences Ability to use ICT systems in daily work to assist in the processing of planning applications and enquiries including word, excel and outlook. Ability to contribute to the development of the team and understands the way in which this contribution is important to the success of the Development Management Service, the Department and the Council as a whole, in terms of overall service delivery. Ability to plan work organise and the work of a team, ensuring effective delegation and motivation, active handling of staff issues and conflict and the effective use of resources. Has the ability to understand the principle of equal opportunities, apply it to providing and developing an excellent planning service to a diverse range of customers. Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff/contacts in a performance focussed culture. Ability to work collaboratively building trust, mediating, conciliating, negotiating and delegating. Demonstrative effective communication skills. Demonstrate a customer focused and responsive approach that improves service delivery. Ability to use technology to improve business and service effectiveness If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)