Policy and Planning Manager

1 month ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Title: Policy and Planning Manager

Join our team as a Policy and Planning Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our community. As a senior member of our planning team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing progressive planning policy to achieve successful outcomes within a Local Authority environment or private planning practice.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement planning policy to achieve successful outcomes within a Local Authority environment or private planning practice.
  • Lead the preparation and review of key elements of Development Plans, including the development of planning policy and the management and delivery of key projects at a senior level.
  • Manage and deliver complex projects, including the coordination of external consultants, partners, and expert consultees.
  • Defend planning policy at Examinations, Appeals, and other tribunals.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with strategic delivery partners and local industries to achieve strategic objectives relating to place-making and customer-focused value for money service solutions.
  • Lead on analysis in relation to sub-regional and local infrastructure, housing, and employment land supply and requirements.
  • Manage and coordinate the preparation, monitoring, and review of the Development Plan, including the delivery of a Local Plan for Swindon Borough, infrastructure delivery plan, Neighbourhood Development Plans, Minerals and Waste Plans, a Statement of Community Involvement, and Supplementary Planning Guidance.
  • Coordinate and deliver key projects required in the production of statutory planning documents for Swindon Borough and its neighbourhoods/localities, including the management of staff allocated to each project.
  • Coordinate a policy input into strategic major planning applications as required and respond to Government consultations, including draft planning legislation and guidance, on behalf of the Local Authority.
  • Ensure the coordinated long-term delivery of strategic infrastructure, including green infrastructure, built, and natural environmental enhancement.
Requirements:
  • Proven and demonstrable ability to develop and implement progressive planning policy to achieve successful outcomes within a Local Authority environment or private planning practice.
  • A thorough knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and guidance with an ability to apply this practically and progressively to deliver tangible planning gains.
  • Experience of leading the preparation and review of key elements of Development Plans, including the development of planning policy, and the management and delivery of key projects at a senior level.
  • Experience of managing and delivering complex projects.
  • Experience of defending planning policy at Examinations, Appeals, and other tribunals.
  • Experience of partnership working and developing synergies within the organisation.
  • Experience of joint working with the community, businesses, and/or other public/private sector agencies.
  • Must understand how planning operates within the wider corporate sphere of a Local Planning Authority and an ability to recognise benefits beyond pure planning outcomes.
  • Experience of supporting decision makers, including Councillors and statutory consultees, and strategic partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Experience of working with existing, new, and emerging statute and using statutory processes innovatively to deliver proactive and good growth outcomes for our residents.
  • Experience of contract management and major scheme delivery in a development context.
Additional Information:
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification with relevant recent experience addressing the requirements of the role.
  • Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the RTPI.
  • Job Category: Housing & Planning.

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