Planning Strategy Manager

A senior manager in the Planning Service, you will lead the Planning Strategy team and be responsible for the development and delivery of statutory plans and polices for the Borough. As we embark on our Local Plan review you will manage the team and work collaboratively with a range of partners to progress Boltons Local Plan and other statutory planning documents, commission evidence, deliver effective and inclusive consultations, and manage budgets and resources. Responding to emerging legislation and Boltons ambitious regeneration agenda you will play a key role in developing colleagues in the team and be able work effectively across the city region with key partners in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

An experienced planning policy professional with a track record of developing statutory plans and policies in the planning field. An excellent communicator with developed management and inter personal skills who is able to build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of partners, stakeholders and local elected members. Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex technical information to inform policy development. A strategic thinker and problem solver who will promote the Borough and service to facilitate positive place and plan making.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.