Planning Policy Manager Ref: 34-24

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in planning in a public or private sector environment;
• Management of, or substantial demonstrable involvement in, the delivery of a Local Plan
• Management or supervisory experience within a planning policy environment
• Knowledge of current planning legislation, regulations and guidance relevant to planning policy
• Proven experience of working effectively in a team and working to common goals
• The ability to consider a wide range of complex issues and balance those issues to make a clear and reasoned judgement
• The ability to use your own initiative to solve challenges working as part of a team and under direction
• The ability to prioritise and proactively manage workloads to key deadlines
• The ability to manage external contractors to budget and timetable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with experience of preparing reports and presentations

Desirable

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body
• A formal management or business qualification
• Evidence of training or experience in senior management

Behaviours

Collaborative

• I look for opportunities to coach, support and mentor people both inside and outside of my own team (s) or discipline.
• I encourage individuals and teams to work, learn and deliver together.
• I make sure people feel trusted, valued, informed and supported.

Ambitious

• I act as a role model, leading by example: motivating, influencing and inspiring others.
• I am motivational and drive positivity.
• I take an optimistic approach: engaging others and giving individuals the space and freedom to be creative.
• I actively encourage innovation. If things go wrong, I see that as an opportunity to learn and develop.

Results-driven

• I recognise good performance and take the time to thank, praise and celebrate achievements.
• I delegate work effectively and thoughtfully, giving everyone a chance to shine.
• My team are clear on what they need to achieve.
• I look for opportunities to develop people and nurture future talent.

Empowering

• I make sure individuals have control and a sense of purpose about their work. Work should make people feel good.
• I stamp out any instances of blame - individuals are accountable, but we do not look for a person to blame.
• I empower everyone to work in the most effective way, trusting in their ability to deliver, and encourage individuals to have the confidence to challenge in a safe space.

Supportive

• I help create an environment where individuals feel comfortable to be themselves and where they feel heard, included and valued.
• I promote and regularly check on individual's mental health and wellbeing.
• When individuals are finding things hard, I give them chance to talk and give them the help and support they need.

Health & Safety (exposure to risk)

• The postholder is part of a small team and therefore the post holder needs to demonstrate ability to deal with frequent interruptions and demands on a daily basis.