Spacial Planning Manager Could you be the person who leads the way in shaping vibrant, sustainable communities across North East Lincolnshire? If youre someone who has a passion for shaping places and communities through strategic planning, thrives in a leadership role, and enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver sustainable developmentthiscould be the perfect opportunity for you. If you're motivated by regeneration, economic growth, and making a real impact in North East Lincolnshire, wed love to hear from you. Whats the role all about? As Spatial Planning Manager, youll lead and manage the Spatial Planning team responsible for preparing development plans, evidence base documents, and planning policy for the Local Plan. Youll play a key role in delivering a first-class planning service that supports sustainable development and growth across the borough. This includes coordinating statutory planning documents, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to regeneration and investment initiatives. What will your day look like? Youll be at the heart of shaping the future of North East Lincolnshireleading the development of planning policies, guiding consultation and engagement activities, and working closely with senior officers and elected members on the Local Plan. Youll prepare evidence for public examinations and inquiries, collaborate across teams to drive regeneration and economic growth, and negotiate with developers to secure major investment. Your analytical skills will shine as you interpret data and produce key statutory reports, while your strategic insight will help shape responses to public consultations across a wide range of environmental and socio-economic issues. Who are we looking for? Were looking for a dynamic and experienced planning professional who brings a wealth of expertise in town planning and policy development. Youll be confident in leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to juggle complex workloads Youll hold a degree in town and country planning and ideally be a Chartered Member of the RTPIor working towards it. Your deep understanding of planning legislation, development processes, and data analysis will be key, alongside excellent communication, analytical, and ICT skills that help you thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment. Why join us? Because this isnt just a jobits a chance to shape the future of North East Lincolnshire. If youre passionate about strategic planning, community development, and making a meaningful impact, this role offers the perfect platform. As Spatial Planning Manager, youll lead a talented team, influence major regeneration and investment projects, and help deliver a Local Plan that supports sustainable growth. Youll work at the intersection of policy, data, and development, collaborating with stakeholders across the council and beyond. This is your opportunity to take on a leadership role where your expertise will directly contribute to creating vibrant, resilient places for people to live, work, and thrive. Key Dates Closing date 2nd November Interviews - W/C 10th November As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.