At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Local Plan project, ensuring progress and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Progressive Local Authority in Essex with a focus on impactful planning.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate of £400-£450, fully remote work, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Autonomous role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of your community by driving key planning initiatives.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience in planning or Local Authority settings.
A progressive Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Local Plan Project Manager to support the delivery of its emerging Local Plan. This is a pivotal role within a busy Planning Policy team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key programme activity and drive progress at a critical stage.
As Local Plan Project Manager, you will act as a dedicated project resource, working with a high degree of autonomy to ensure momentum is maintained across the Local Plan programme. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the lead project management resource for the Local Plan
- Managing instructed consultants and monitoring delivery against agreed outputs
- Overseeing the project programme, identifying risks and escalating where milestones are at risk
- Maintaining and updating the risk register
- Supporting preparations for the next Local Plan consultation, including coordination with administrative support
Requirements:
- Proven project management experience within a planning or Local Authority environment
- Strong understanding of the Local Plan process and Planning Policy
- Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills
Competitive day rate of £400 to £450 per day OUTSIDE of IR-35. Fully Remote - potentially attend the office once or twice as needed. Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension through to year-end and beyond. Opportunity to play a key role in shaping an important Local Plan.
Head of Strategy and Policy Projects in Essex employer: Hays
Join a forward-thinking Local Authority in Essex, where you will have the autonomy to lead significant projects that shape the community's future. With a competitive day rate and the flexibility of fully remote work, this role not only offers a chance to make a meaningful impact but also provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic planning policy team. Embrace the chance to drive progress in a pivotal stage of the Local Plan while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values your expertise.
