Planning Policy Manager

Posted 31 October 2025
Salary £500 - 650 per day
LocationLeicestershire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000062223

Job description

Town Planning Policy Manager
East Midlands
£500 per day
 
Initial 6 Month Contract
 
Job Ref - 62223
 
My local authority client in the East Midlands is looking to source an experienced Town Planning Policy Manager or Leader, to Manage the Town Planning Policy Team.
 
The Council is finalising its new local plan; a plan that sets out a challenging agenda for growth involving sustainable urban extensions, an Enterprise Zone, regeneration areas and a significant level of new housing and employment to meet the needs well into 2030's.
 
The council is preparing a community Infrastructure Levy, a raft of supplementary Planning Documents and a Design Code.
 
It is an exciting time to join and to make a positive contribution to the implementation of growth and the projects we are involved with.
 
There is also the opportunity to get involved in strategic planning as part of the delivery of the County Growth Plan and participate in the wider planning team.
 
·Hybrid working options and flexible hours to support work-life balance.
·Promote green infrastructure, active travel, and low-carbon development.
 
The offices have good transport links to London.
 
Please call Ryan Williamson on 02393 876226 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
RyanWilliamson@carringtonwest.com
 
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