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Location: Greater Manchester, North West
Greater Manchester is a city‑region with a strong track record of devolution, partnership and delivery. Working together across our ten local authorities and with public, private and voluntary sector partners, we are focused on building a thriving, inclusive and sustainable city‑region where everyone can live a good life. We are seeking a Deputy Director Place – Planning to provide senior leadership at the heart of Greater Manchester’s place agenda. This is a pivotal role within the Place Directorate, shaping how planning policy translates into real‑world delivery across the city‑region.
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Company: Teignbridge District Council
Salary: £53,460 – £56,533 subject to 26/27 Pay Review
Location: Newton Abbott, South West
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Team Manager to lead teams within our Development Management service. You will manage a team of Planners and specialists, focusing on performance, leadership, and service improvement rather than carrying your own caseload.
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Are you highly organised, confident dealing with people and looking for a role where no two days are the same? This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong administrative or regulatory background or keen to build a career within local government and planning.
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You will support work on a new local plan and other planning policy work, contributing to research, evidence gathering, consultation responses and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with senior colleagues on high-profile projects, including Fens Reservoir, gaining first-hand experience of complex planning processes.
Planning Strategy & Specialist Services Manager
You will lead the Council’s planning strategy and specialist services, guiding how Fenland grows and develops over the long term. A key priority will be the Council’s need to deliver a new Local Plan under the reformed plan-making system, supported by a clear spatial strategy, strong evidence base and effective neighbourhood planning.
Lead Planning Enforcement Officer
Company: Dacorum Borough Council
Salary: £39,089 to £47,030
Location: Hemel Hempstead, South Central
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team within Dacorum Borough. Dacorum is easily accessible from the M1, M25 and the A41.
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Working within the Strategic Growth team, you will be responsible for helping to deliver the Council's statutory and non-statutory Planning functions including the creation of evidence-based policies and guidance. You will be involved in policy planning projects from conception to conclusion including supporting the commissioning and preparation of evidence for the Council to support the new Local Plan.
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Deputy Director Place – Planning
Salary: £84,182 - £93,127
Location: Greater Manchester, North West
Greater Manchester is a city‑region with a strong track record of devolution, partnership and delivery. Working together across our ten local authorities and with public, private and voluntary sector partners, we are focused on building a thriving, inclusive and sustainable city‑region where everyone can live a good life. We are seeking a Deputy Director Place – Planning to provide senior leadership at the heart of Greater Manchester’s place agenda. This is a pivotal role within the Place Directorate, shaping how planning policy translates into real‑world delivery across the city‑region.
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Principal Planning Officer – Planning Obligations and Major Infrastructure
As Principal Planning Officer, you will play a central role in delivering the council’s strategic objectives by leading the management and monitoring of S106 agreements, influencing nationally significant infrastructure projects, and ensuring developments contribute positively to Thurrock’s long-term growth and community wellbeing.
Career Grade Planner
Company: West Oxfordshire District Council
Salary: £27,634 - £32,952
Location: Witney, South Central
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Career Grade Planner. We are looking to appoint within Level 1 of the attached matrix and continue to support through your development to reach level 2.
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