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Hampshire County Council

Planning Policy Manager

With two Growth Points and a planned Ecotown, plus innovative projects in economic development, housing delivery and climate change, Hampshire is at the forefront of sub-regional planning.

Our Spatial Strategy & Research Group is looking for an experienced policy planner with an understanding of the development agenda, to lead sub-regional planning projects and manage a team of professional staff. With a degree in town planning and eligible for RTPI membership, you'll be a self-motivated team player, with excellent analytical, decision-making and communication skills.

In exchange we offer training and development, payment of professional fees, final salary pension scheme, a relocation package in appropriate cases, flexible working and state of the art offices in the heart of historic Winchester. Within easy reach of a renowned coast and National Park, yet only an hour from London, Hampshire offers a lifestyle to match the challenging planning agenda.
Job purpose
To lead a range of strategic planning projects and manage a team of staff.
Essential qualifications
• Degree in town planning and eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Desirable Qualifications
N/A
Essential knowledge, skills & experience
• Experience of identifying strategic planning issues and policy options
• A deep understanding of the English town planning system.
• Understanding of the economic growth and development agenda and the ability to integrate this with conservation and environmental protection.
• Ability to make presentations to meetings and provide evidence at public inquiries.
• Potential to successfully manage projects and staff.
• Influencing and decision making skills and the ability to manage the job
• Analysis and problem solving and ability to work in a logical manner.
• Good communication skills, oral and written including ability to communicate appropriately to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to devise innovative approaches to the resolution of complex issues/problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Commitment to the job and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
Desirable knowledge, skills & experience
• Ability to work as part of a team and actively contribute to wider management tasks.
• Experience of managing staff in a relevant role.
• Previous experience of project management.
• Practical experience of sub-regional policy preparation, monitoring and implementation.
• Knowledge of contemporary strategic planning issues, opinions and philosophies.
• Political Sensitivity.