Principal Planning Officer (ID:2838)

Grade 9 £44,428 - £48,474 (bar at £47,420 per annum pro rata

This role is subject to -

Qualification - Possession of a recognised Town Planning qualification resulting in exemption from the Royal Town Planning Institute examinations and experience equivalent to that required for professional membership of the RPTI

Driving Licence – you must always hold a full valid driving licence

Manchester is one of the world’s greatest cities. A city with a reputation for innovation.  A reputation for creativity. A thriving regional economy and a proud sense of identity. We are a city with a rich history, a vibrant present-day, and much to look forward to in the future.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping this dynamic modern city. The role is within the Central Development Management Team within the Manchester Planning Service – a high profile, frontline service within the City Council.  We are looking for a talented, experienced town planner, who is committed to Manchester, and its vision, in order to realise outcomes for our residents, businesses and visitors.  

The Central Team is responsible for the implementation of the Council's planning policies for the ongoing physical regeneration of the City Centre.  We have a number of nationally significant development areas including Corridor Manchester, First Street, Great Jackson Street and Piccadilly East as part of meeting our housing and economic growth objectives.  

The team is also responsible for managing the growth of the City Centre into a number of strategically important regeneration areas, including Victoria North, Strangeways, Ancoats and New Islington, Holt Town and at the Etihad Campus, in order to create great places that bring people and communities together, attract investment and ensure that Manchester continues to thrive.  

For further information on the role, please contact Jennifer Atkinson (jennifer.atkinson@manchester.gov.uk/0161 234 4517). 

About the Candidate

Candidates would be required to demonstrate that they have significant experience managing major and complex planning applications, preferably in an urban environment for a Local Planning Authority, together with leading on key corporate initiatives.  

Working closely with the Planning Service’s Urban Design, Heritage and Sustainability Team, the role would also require extensive knowledge and understanding of historic buildings, other designated assets and climate objectives, together with relevant legislation, to ensure the City’s growth responds positively to the historic environment and climate change objectives.  

The role holder would assist in the management of the Team, including deputising for the Team Manager and supporting team members, together with devising and monitoring team performance in order to achieve high quality outcomes for the City and its residents in line with Council priorities.  

The role would be office based in the Town Hall Extension in the centre of Manchester with candidates expected to undertake site visits, where initiative and professional judgement would need to be demonstrated in order to make sound planning decisions.  

Extensive engagement with elected members, residents, businesses and other stakeholders including heritage organisations would be a key requirement of the role in order to provide high levels of performance, customer service and deliver high quality development proposals in Manchester. There would also be close liaison with other council services to support corporate objectives and Council projects and initiatives. 

Candidates would be expected to show personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.  

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Closing date: 19th February 2024.