Planning Manager: Consents & Policy (Hybrid)

The Planning Manager will focus on consenting and policy planning matters, protecting Gatwick's strategic aims and objectives. The post covers all aspects of town planning, from leading on the discharge of planning requirements relating to the Northern Runway Project Development Consent Order (DCO) to general development management and control activities (both on and off airport), through to land use planning policy representations, S106 monitoring and compliance, and responding to national planning consultations. The post works with key stakeholders – providing advice within the business and externally, especially with local authorities.

This role takes an office‑first hybrid approach, with three days a week in the office and two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What will you do?

• Advise, coordinate and support the preparation of information to discharge DCO planning requirements
• Act as the link between the airport and local authorities and other statutory consultees to ensure planning approvals are delivered in a timely manner and respond to any third‑party planning applications
• Lead on the project management and monitoring of the Gatwick Planning Performance Agreement; monitor and report on compliance to the business on expenditure and achievement of key outputs and milestones
• Provide expert planning and development management advice to internal Gatwick teams on development control processes and requirements, including the construction, development and property teams
• Monitor local and national planning policy and respond to consultations through detailed representations
• Assist the Chief Planning Officer and the Planning and Environment Lead as necessary in supporting the objectives and work of the airport

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Charted Town Planner (member of RTPI or RICS) is essential
• Proven significant experience in either planning policy or development management is essential; experience of both is highly desirable
• Proven experience providing advice, coordinating and supporting the preparation of information to discharge planning requirements
• Expert communicator with experience of stakeholder engagement and third parties such as local authorities, government bodies and statutory consultees
• Demonstrable experience consulting on and leading through land use planning policy, S106 monitoring and compliance, and responding to national planning consultations
• Experience reviewing, coordinating and completing submissions to the relevant local authority
• Experience reporting on compliance to the business and to committees with progress updates and recommendations
• Experience liaising with local authorities on planning performance agreements
• Strong skills preparing and presenting evidence at local plan examinations

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by:

• A discretionary annual bonus
• Free staff parking
• Discounted rail travel to work
• Share matching scheme and more

We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most. There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost‑effective as possible.

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.