Planning Strategy Manager (Local Plans Manager)
Greater Manchester Area
£65-80 p/h dependant on experience
 
Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend.
 
Job Ref - 67461
 
We are looking for an experienced Planning Policy specialist to provide additional management support to a busy Local Authority Planning Policy Team during a particularly intensive period of work.
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a high-performing and well-established team, helping to maintain delivery standards during a period of significant demand. You will need to be a supportive and hands-on manager who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and providing practical support to the team.
 
A strong background in Local Plan Examination is essential. You will need previous experience of either leading or coordinating a Local Plan Examination, including appearing at examination hearings and providing evidence to an Inspector.
 
You will also need previous management experience, ideally with 2+ years of managing and supporting planning professionals.
 
Role Specific
· Hybrid working available (office attendance flexible depending on experience and circumstances)
· 37 hours per week
· Part-time options can be considered
· Hourly rate is dependent on experience, so please
· Local Authority experience essential
· Local Plan Examination experience essential
· Previous management experience required
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £Dependant on Experience
 
Please call Alfie Jacobs on 02394 314910 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
alfie.jacobs@carringtonwest.com 
planning@carringtonwest.com 
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.