Strategic Planning and Development Control Manager
4 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced planning professional to join our Strategic Planning and Development Control Service as a Strategic Planning and Development Control Manager.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in planning and experience in managing multiple major and complex planning applications for residential and commercial development.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading on the processing and determination of strategic planning applications, working with the Planning Team Leader to mentor Planning Officers, and matrix managing Planning Officers to support the delivery of major projects.
You will also be responsible for leading and progressing strategic and major planning applications, including carrying out site inspections, consultations, negotiations, advising interested parties, producing draft reports, making recommendations, and preparing draft decision notices using Urban Design principles.
About the Team
Our team is dedicated to creating a better, brighter East Cambridgeshire. We are a small but mighty team, with no debt and a unique and customer-focused approach to local government.
We offer an excellent pay, holiday, and pension package, plus flexible working and career development opportunities.
About the Council
East Cambridgeshire District Council is a forward-thinking and innovative local authority, committed to delivering high-quality customer-focused planning outcomes.
We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead, including a new Local Plan and several major projects.
We are proud to operate in a recognised Enterprise Zone and have one of the largest numbers of community-led CLTs in the country.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave allowance starting at 24 days per year
- Flexible working
- Local government pension scheme 17.4% employer contribution
- Market supplement up to £7,000 annually, plus essential car use allowance for the Strategic Planning and Development Control Manager role
- Childcare package
- Training, development, and professional fees
- Occupational health programme and sickness entitlements
- Essential car allowance (relevant posts only)
About You
To be considered for the role, you should have a recognised qualification in planning, appropriate to the level of the post, and/or equivalent experience.
You should be proactive and confident to demonstrate your judgement and initiative, a positive team player who wants to deliver for the council and our communities, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You should also be innovative and open-minded to respond to the changing planning macro environment, have a passion to deliver high-quality customer-focused planning outcomes, and have a valid driving licence.
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