At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting planning projects and collaborate with stakeholders to shape the future of St Helens.
- Company: St Helens Borough Council, a key player in the Liverpool City Region.
- Benefits: Join the Merseyside Pension Fund, enjoy flexible working, and make a real community impact.
- Other info: Fixed contract until September 2027 with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of transformative projects that enhance local communities and protect green spaces.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of planning legislation and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Located at the heart of England’s North West and with a varied mix of cultural and leisure facilities and unique industrial heritage, St Helens offers great opportunities as a place to live and work. St Helens Borough Council plays a key role in the Liverpool City Region and wider area and has an acknowledged reputation for providing excellent planning services.
We are dealing with an exciting range of planning challenges, balancing needs for major new development linked to the Council’s growth agenda, against the protection of the Borough’s greenspaces and other environmental assets. The adopted Local Plan includes site allocations for development, and in particular the Bold Forest Garden Village allocation for approximately 3,000 dwellings and associated supporting infrastructure, which is the largest residential allocation in the Borough, and significant in terms of the Liverpool City Region. The Bold Forest Garden Village Masterplan for the site was adopted in January 2026 to assist in the delivery of a high quality, well designed and sustainable development.
Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our residents day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. As a St Helens Council employee, you'll be enrolled in the Merseyside Pension Fund Pension Scheme.
Roles That Matter
The role will have a focus on project management of the BFGV and assisting on other key strategic development sites within the Borough, including collaborative working with colleagues and key stakeholders, and liaising with members of the public, as well as managing technical consultants in the detailed delivery on development following the adoption of the masterplan and emerging planning applications.
You will have knowledge of relevant current planning legislation, guidance and procedures, and an understanding of, interest in, and genuine enthusiasm for, the successful delivery of strategic sites is essential. Excellent communication skills with varied audiences are required. You will be able to work independently to tight deadlines and be an effective team player, as well as possess skills of negotiation, persuasion, analysis, and decision making. Experience of working in a town planning team, or related environment, will be beneficial.
The role is a Fixed Contract until September 2027. Employees can regularly work away from Council workspaces (including home or other locations), alongside required office‑based working. The balance between remote and office‑based working is determined at service level based on operational need, however, there has been a minimum specification that staff will work at least 2 days from an office‑based location.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
