Head of Planning Policy & Environment

Reference: 343524

Posted:
Closing date:

Location:

Coventry, UKSalary: 70145 - 77302/year

Type:
Full time

Employer:

Coventry City Council Join Us – Be Part of a Truly Inclusive Team and organisation

Head of Planning Policy & Environment Salary:

SM2 (Senior Management Scale)

Location:

Friargate, Coventry Service:
Planning

Employer:

Coventry City Council Shape the Future of Coventry Coventry is a city with ambition.

As we continue to deliver sustainable growth, regeneration and high-quality place-making, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Planning Service as Head of Planning Policy & Environment.

This is a key strategic role leading planning policy, environmental protection, ecology, biodiversity, conservation, urban design and heritage functions across the city.

Working closely with senior leaders, elected members, communities and external partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Coventry's future, ensuring that growth is sustainable, inclusive and aligned with the Council's ambitions. You will also deputise for the Strategic Lead for Planning when required.

About the Role As Head of Planning Policy & Environment, you will:

Lead the production, review and implementation of planning policy, procedures and guidance.

Provide authoritative planning policy advice to Members, senior officers and stakeholders.

Drive engagement with residents, communities and partners on key planning matters.

Build effective partnerships with neighbouring authorities and external organisations.

Support and guide neighbourhood planning initiatives.

Lead a high-performing, customer-focused service.

Manage service budgets and identify income generation opportunities.

Develop, motivate and inspire a diverse professional team.

Deliver performance improvements and continuous service development.

Promote excellent customer service and effective complaint resolution. About You We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who can inspire confidence and deliver results in a complex environment.

You will be able to demonstrate:

Extensive knowledge of planning policy, environmental protection, ecology, biodiversity, conservation, urban design and heritage.

Strong understanding of economic growth, regeneration and place-making.

Expertise in national and regional planning policy and legislative change.

Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

The ability to communicate complex issues clearly and confidently to a wide range of audiences.

Experience of leading high-performing planning services.

Experience of working within a political environment and advising elected members and senior stakeholders.

Experience of managing budgets, resources, organisational change and multidisciplinary teams.

A relevant planning qualification and membership of an appropriate professional body, such as the RTPI.Why Join Coventry City Council?

At Coventry City Council, our One Coventry values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being:

Open and fair Nurturing and developing

Engaging and empowering

Creating and innovating

Owning and being accountable

Valuing and respecting diversity and inclusion

We offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the UK's most ambitious cities while working alongside talented colleagues dedicated to delivering outstanding services for residents. Key Relationships You will work closely with:

Internal stakeholders:

Elected Members, Strategic Lead for Planning, Planning Management Team, senior officers and colleagues across the Council.

External stakeholders:

Residents, local communities, MPs, developers, investors, neighbouring authorities, professional bodies and external partners.

Our Commitment Coventry City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Join us and help shape a greener, more sustainable and prosperous Coventry for the future.

What we offer?

At Coventry City Council, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life…