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Policy Research Manager

2 months ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Summary

CRA GROUP LIMITED is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Policy Research Manager to join our team. As a key member of our planning department, you will be responsible for providing senior-level planning expertise to deliver the council's planning functions in a customer-focused and solutions-led way.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement progressive 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 build progressive relationships with strategic delivery partners and local industries to achieve strategic objectives relating to placemaking and delivery of customer-focused value-for-money service solutions.
  • Coordinate and deliver key projects required in the production of statutory planning documents for Swindon Borough and its neighbourhoods/localities.
  • Provide guidance to elected members enabling them to take strategic planning decisions in line with relevant legislation and the direction of the Local Plan.
  • Embed and maintain rigour of key service performance indicators and planning outputs which exceed national and local targets.
  • Provide clear direction and a motivational and inspirational environment for teams and individuals to develop.
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.