Roles & Responsibilities:
- To manage packages of work in support of the Senior Planning Delivery Manager in delivering all required strategic planning permissions and consents for Ebbsfleet Central.
- Provide town planning expertise required to secure planning permissions for Ebbsfleet Central to enable the development to be brought forward and support in managing all stages of the planning process.
- Develop planning strategies and support business case development to deliver future projects.
- Produce and review of planning submission documents by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation and their Consultants.
- Support in the procurement, management and coordination of a number of external consultant and professional advisor teams.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Ebbsfleet Central Team and the Development Manager to support the delivery of Ebbsfleet Central and ensuring planning strategies and programmes are aligned with the wider project.
- Engage with statutory consultees, stakeholders and local planning authorities to negotiate effectively on behalf of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation to secure agreement on planning matters.
- Contribute to and attend consultation and stakeholder events (some of which may take place outside of core working hours).
- Supporting the Senior Planning Delivery Manager with project level financial budgets, budget setting as well as invoice and contract management of external consultant teams.
- Support the provision of updates and preparation of reports as required to Ebbsfleet Central Working Group, Ebbsfleet Central Project Board and EDC Board meetings.
- Engage with local communities on emerging design proposals and planning applications.
- Monitoring emerging planning policy and guidance and providing strategic advice on planning policy, legislation and development.
- Ensure effective liaison with other functions within the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation and external agencies as appropriate.
- Provide direct and indirect support and assistance on planning matters to colleagues in the Development Team on other projects; and
- Such other non-recurring duties appropriate to the post as may be directed.
Information about the role:
Position: Planning Delivery Manager
Salary: c.£50 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Location: The Observatory, Castle Hill
The Corporation operates a hybrid working arrangement whereby staff mix working from home and the office.
Who we’re looking for (essential criteria):
- A minimum of 3 years Town Planning experience in either public or private sector, including Chartered Membership of the RTPI or equivalent experience (or the ability to apply for membership).
- Experience of preparing and managing complex planning applications.
- Detailed understanding of planning policy and legislation.
- Experience of working and negotiating with a large numbers of stakeholders including local planning authorities.
- Demonstrable experience of managing consultants and achieving outcomes in line with an agreed programme.
- Experience undertaking positive engagement with local communities on emerging design proposals and planning applications.
- Sound project planning skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present to internal and external stakeholders from a range of different professional backgrounds.