At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Planning Policy Team, managing resources and budgets for Local Plan delivery.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on statutory planning policy work and local governance.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £62,112 with permanent employment status.
- Other info: Interim appointment lasting approximately 4 months from August 2026.
- Why this job: Opportunity to lead a team of 8 in shaping local planning policies.
- Qualifications: Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute required.
The predicted salary is between 62112 - 62112 £ per year.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the work, resources and budget of the Planning Policy Team including the Local Plan budget.
- Responsible for ensuring delivery of all statutory work of the team, including the Local Plan and other planning documents, annual monitoring, returns to Government, input into planning application decisions and appeals and other statutory policy work e.g. habitat regulations nutrient neutrality and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
- Be aware of and make constructive use of new technology solutions for plan making and other policy work.
Dimensions of the role:
- Lead and manage a team of around 8 people.
- Manage both Planning Policy Team and Local Plan budgets.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Specialist qualifications and experience in Town Planning and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
- Extensive experience of leading a team of planning professionals.
- Extensive experience of leading on Local Plan preparation and examination, acting as an expert witness and senior planning expert at public examination, planning inquiries and to committees.
- Ability to plan and manage highly complex, statutory and technical planning policy workload and adapt to changing circumstances and use of technology.
- Personal qualities, knowledge, skills experience and attributes as set out in the general job role profile and Planning Policy Manager specific addendum.
Starting salary: £62,112 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
Employment type: Permanent position. Interim appointment (approximately 4 months from August 2026).
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Planning Policy Manager employer: BCP Council
This role is based in the UK, where you will manage a team dedicated to local planning initiatives. The organisation values innovative technology solutions for effective plan making and policy work. Enjoy a competitive salary while contributing to vital community planning efforts.
We think you need these skills to ace Planning Policy Manager
Town Planning
Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Team Leadership
Local Plan Preparation
Expert Witness Experience
Public Examination Skills
Planning Inquiries
