Planning Policy and Major Sites Delivery Manager
£59,852 - £62,585 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent Post
Warwick District Council is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced manager to lead a team encompassing planning policy, site delivery, development monitoring and the Community Infrastructure Levy. It is an exciting time to join our Place, Arts and Economy team. The Council has been preparing a Joint Local Plan with Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council and intends to submit the plan for examination later this year. Extensive housing and employment growth is proposed within the area, and the plan will include policies to deliver on the ambitions of the two councils.
The Council is committed to delivering high‑quality development and a strong and resilient economy and has put tackling the Climate Emergency at the heart of all it does. This role is critical in ensuring the Council delivers on these aspirations.
Are you an experienced and qualified planning professional with management experience looking to progress your career? Do you have a strong track record of successfully delivering development whilst working with stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment? Can you combine this with excellent communication skills, a proven ability to manage complex work, experience of formulating planning policy and an ability to meet tight deadlines?
Responsibilities
* Manage the production of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents.
* Oversee the delivery of major sites in key growth areas.
* Lead cross‑boundary planning activity.
* Manage development monitoring.
* Serve as Council lead on the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Qualifications
* Experienced and qualified planning professional with management experience.
* Strong track record of delivering development in a politically sensitive environment.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage complex work.
* Experience formulating planning policy.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines.
If you believe you meet the criteria, please contact Andrew Cornfoot (current Planning Policy and Major Sites Delivery Manager) at andrew.cornfoot@warwickdc.gov.uk or Philip Clarke (Head of Place, Arts and Economy) at philip.clarke@warwickdc.gov.uk to arrange a call.
Closing date: 4th June 2026
Interview date: 15th June 2026
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