Planning Policy Manager

Are you a planner and manager that wants to lead on the creation of the new Rother Local Plan and help to lead the Council’s spatial ambitions?  This is your opportunity to make your mark, to deliver a local plan to shape the future of Rother. We have just completed Reg 18 Plan consultation – and want to drive forward a planned future. As well as Planning Policy and plan making, you will also be responsible for Developer Contributions, Design and Ecology – the management of important levers to aid the realisation and delivery of sustainable development. This is an exciting time to join the team with a new leadership team, structure and Head of Planning Service.

If at this time of change, you are a collaborative, supportive leader that will drive positive change, in collaboration with your team, peers and stakeholders, this is the role for you.

As the Planning Policy Manager you will:

• lead the local plan;  
• be a key member of the Planning Service leadership team;
• play a key role in enabling the organisation and district to achieve it’s ambitions for the place;
• Manage Developer Contributions, Design and Ecology functions; and be supported by, and support, well-resourced Planning Policy team
• You will be an RTPI professional with a track record of collaborative working and managing planning officers

Why come to Rother?- It is a beautiful area on the South Coast with places like Camber and Rye, with history (1066) and beautiful national landscape. This is a relatively small district with big ambitions. Whether this is your next upward progression in your Planning career; you are looking for a new challenge; or want to bring your experience to Rother- we will be keen to hear from you.

If you enjoy the seaside and beautiful countryside this is the place for you.

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Gilian Macinnes, Head of Planning on gilian.macinnes@rother.gov.uk

What Rother District Council can offer you:

 We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• training opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

The job description and application form are available to download from our website: www.rother.gov.uk/jobs

Please send completed application forms and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 9th December.

Interview date to be confirmed.

 We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors.