Planning Officer (ID:4913)

Grade 7 £36,124 - £39,513 (Bar at £38,626) per annum pro rata

This role is subject to -

Qualification - Degree in Town Planning (or demonstration of relevant experience) 

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 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.

The role would deal with a wide range of planning work including major, minor, Listed Building Consents and advertisement applications.  

About the Candidate

Candidates would be required to demonstrate that they have experience managing a broad range of planning applications, preferably for a Local Planning Authority.  Candidates would also be expected to demonstrate that they have strong written and verbal communication skills and can prioritise and manage their workload in line with statutory targets whilst delivery quality outcomes for the City.  

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 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: 6 January 2025

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)