Group Manager - Planning

Group Manager - Planning

Spalding or Horncastle preferable / Agile Working

Application deadline - 31st January 2025

Shape the Future of South & East Lincolnshire!

As we look to the future, we are excited about the opportunities ahead. Our Partnership Planning Service is committed to driving positive change and making a lasting impact on our sub-region.

We are recruiting for a new tier of Planning Managers to lead the Partnership in the areas of:

• Planning Policy
• Planning & Development
• Planning Enforcement
• Planning Support

Depending upon the role, the salary ranges from £51,992 - £68,929.

You will play a key role in driving forward change across the Partnership in how services are delivered, as well as dealing with a wide variety of strategic and operational issues.

Key responsibilities:

The Planning Policy Group Manager

Lead on the delivery of two new Local Plans across the sub-region to drive economic growth and deliver against the Government’s ambitious housing targets, whilst protecting important landscapes. Play a key role in the future strategic approach to flood management across the area, as well as leading on engagement with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

The Planning and Development Group Manager

Lead all aspects of Development Management across the Partnership, delivering a modern, highly performing and customer-focussed service to support our growth ambitions.

The Planning Enforcement Group Manager

Lead a proactive planning enforcement service across the Partnership providing confidence in the planning system to our customers, as well as oversight of the licensing of caravans and the protection of trees.

The Planning Support Group Manager

Lead the key areas of technical support, performance management, systems review, finance and s106 monitoring.

What do we need from you:

As key members of the leadership team for the Partnership’s Planning service you will be adept at decision making, a strong communicator, able to motivate teams and deliver change at pace.

What can we offer you:

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where creativity and teamwork are highly valued. Our close-knit group of professionals work collaboratively, sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals.

We believe in investing in our people, offering numerous opportunities for professional development, including training programs, workshops and mentorship. Our work has a direct impact on the community, from shaping local development to protecting the environment. We actively engage with residents, stakeholders, and partners to ensure that we meet the needs and aspirations of the community.

Benefits:

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Salary sacrifice car scheme roles
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

About us:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country.

Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

These positions are shared roles within the SELCP and form part of the S113 agreement between the participating Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (1st October 2021). Whilst the posts are employed by South Holland District Council, they will act on behalf of Boston Borough and East Lindsey District Councils also.

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges, the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply, which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.