Area Planning Manager
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY99, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-09
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY99, England, UK
Listing for:
Marks Consulting Partners Limited
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Government
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a 6 month contract covering maternity leave, paying £500 per day (Umbrella). The role is part remote; the split varies week to week so some flexibility is needed, though it typically averages to around one day a week working from home.
What you will be doing:
* Managing an area based caseload of planning and associated applications under the Town and Country Planning Act, including large and complex schemes
* Acting as lead officer presenting applications to planning committee, plus attending public inquiries, court hearings and site visits as required
* Providing day to day line management and support to a team of planning and business support officers
* Deputising for the Planning and Development Services Manager as needed
* Offering lead professional planning advice on corporate and strategic development projects
* Acting as senior officer point of contact for Members, applicants and other stakeholders, and maintaining relationships with external planning agents and advisors
What you will need:
* Senior level development management experience gained within a local authority planning environment
* A track record of leading complex, high profile planning applications through to committee decision
* Confidence presenting at planning committee and representing the authority at appeals or public inquiries
* Experience managing or supervising a team of planning professionals
* Own vehicle for site visits, with mileage reimbursed
* Relevant planning qualifications appropriate to a senior planning role
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations
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