At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing planning applications and making key decisions for Barnet.
- Company: Join Barnet Council, a vibrant community-focused organisation committed to improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days annual leave, flexible working options, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse workplace with a commitment to equality and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career in planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning management and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
This post is for internal candidates only.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
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.
Responsibilities:
- To 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 that they meet the requirements of planning legislation, national and local planning policies, and the key objectives of the Council.
- The assessment of technical documents submitted in support of planning applications.
- To support the delivery of the Council’s Planning Enforcement function.
- To 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.
- To lead on performance management across the Development Management function.
- To analyse, negotiate and project manage major/complex development proposals and planning cases including those involving planning obligations (Section 106 contributions) as necessary. Negotiations may include the level of pre-application/planning performance agreement fees to be paid to the Council.
- 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, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
- 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.
How to apply:
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Alison on Alison.Keifer@Barnet.gov.uk.
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 is committed to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, and all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert.
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically.
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