Job Introduction
Make a Difference in Lancaster
As Service Manager for Planning & Housing Strategy, you will lead the team shaping Lancaster's future through the delivery of sustainable development, climate action, and community-focused planning.
Your work will ensure that planning and housing policies support vibrant neighbourhoods, protect heritage, and enhance local facilities and transport, making a real difference to residents' lives.
What You'll Be Doing
You will manage an award-winning multi-disciplinary team delivering the Council's strategic planning and housing agenda. You will build on these good foundations to provide strategic vision and continuing momentum as we seek to deliver our ambitious placemaking agenda. This includes overseeing strong performance across all planning policy service areas, and working alongside Senior Management and Councillors to deliver excellence in terms of new policy development and strategy implementation.
You’ll Fit Right In If...
You are a full MRTPI member with demonstrable experience in planning and housing policy management. You bring excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of managing teams and budgets. You share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, and hold a full UK driving licence.
Why Work With Us
Our Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car purchase scheme
- Lifestyle savings
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Volunteering days
- Wellbeing support
- Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and will be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work-life balance.
Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.
Interview Date: Week Commencing: 5th October 2026
Attached documents:
- Service Manager - Planning and Housing Strategy JD_PS.pdf -
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Service Manager - Planning and Housing Strategy in Lancaster employer: CIH International Housing Group
Transform Housing & Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Located in Reigate, our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering tailored training programmes and flexible working arrangements to help you thrive. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and a commitment to diversity, you'll find a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter.
Contact Details:
CIH International Housing Group Recruitment Team
