About The Role
* Grade I: £50,788 - £55,017 plus a Market supplement of £5,909 per annum pro rata (reviewed annually)
* 37 hours per week
* Permanent
Opportunities to enhance your planning career in Tewkesbury Borough
Tewkesbury Borough is experiencing significant growth with a strong economy and ambitious development plans, including the Garden Communities programme. The area boasts environmental assets like the Cotswolds National Landscape, a rich heritage, and strategic location on the M5 and M50 corridors in north Gloucestershire.
Our plans support this growth with a commitment to place-making and creating sustainable, vibrant communities.
As the Planning Policy Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of the Council's planning policy work, managing a team overseeing development plan documents and working with neighbouring authorities on joint strategic plans. You will also support neighbourhood plans, manage the heritage function, and handle projects related to borough growth.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing planning policy development, ensuring alignment with council priorities and national policies
* Advising senior officers and members on planning policy matters
* Leading the production of the joint Strategic and Local Plan, including evidence gathering and public consultations
* Developing supplementary planning documents and guidance notes
* Managing a team of policy, S106 monitoring, and heritage officers, providing leadership and performance management
* Representing the council at external meetings and stakeholder engagements
This role includes a Market Supplement of £5,909 annually (paid monthly pro rata), reviewed annually.
Note: Previous applicants need not reapply.
About Us
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Flexible working arrangements (office and home)
* Flexi-time scheme for additional leave
* Supportive technology for flexible working
* Pool cars for work travel
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Paid professional memberships
* Relocation support
* Starting leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days
* Training and apprenticeships
* Optional benefits like salary sacrifice cars, bikes, and gym discounts
* Free on-site parking
This is a great time to join us as we implement improvements following a planning review, invest in staff resources and training, and explore new ways of working. We welcome part-time applications; please discuss flexible hours during the informal interview process.
For an informal discussion, contact Nick Bryant, Associate Director: Planning at nick.bryant@tewkesbury.gov.uk or Ian Bowen, Interim Planning Policy Manager at ian.bowen@tewkesbury.gov.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and promote equality of opportunity for all applicants.
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