At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing planning applications and making impactful decisions.
- Company: Join Barnet Council, a vibrant community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days annual leave, flexible working, and lifestyle discounts.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse workplace with excellent training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Barnet while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
The Planning Manager is responsible for the management and performance of a team of professional development management planners and technical staff and/or the making of planning decisions. The role has delegated authority to sign off planning decisions on behalf of the Director of Planning and Building Control for the London Borough of Barnet. The role is hybrid, attendance at the office is required for fixed days each week. There may be times when it is expected for the post holder to travel outside of the Borough to deliver services on behalf of Barnet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the development process (planning applications and pre-application enquiries, including fast-track) from the earliest pre-application stage, through the validation stage to the completion of the development to ensure compliance with planning legislation, national and local planning policies, and the key objectives of the Council.
- Assess technical documents submitted in support of planning applications.
- Support the delivery of the Council’s Planning Enforcement function.
- Organise and lead meetings and other events involving developers, specialists across a range of disciplines (both within and outside the Council) and stakeholders to analyse, negotiate or explain the details of a development and its implications.
- Lead on performance management across the Development Management function.
- Analyse, negotiate and project manage major/complex development proposals and planning cases including those involving planning obligations (Section 106 contributions) as necessary.
- Make delegated planning decisions on behalf of the Council at levels agreed by the Director of Planning and Building Control.
What we offer:
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time.
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities.
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