Planning Policy Manager

England

£550 per day

Full Time

Other, Planning, Policy and Strategy, Town Planning

18 October 2026

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Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the search for a Planning Policy Manager to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6-month contract.
 
We are looking for a Policy Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction for Strategic Planning and Strategic Transportation Services, in pursuing the corporate vision of the Council and in responding positively to opportunities for change and innovation in the delivery of services. The candidate will provide leadership across the following, Local Plan, Place and Design, and Cross Border planning team.
 
We are looking for a confident and experienced Planning Policy Manager to support the council and senior leadership team in the development of a new local plan. We are looking for candidates with both technical and management experience, to lead, coordinate and prepare the team through the next stages of their local plan. The council are currently preparing for submission and are looking for additional support to help lead through the consultation phase.
 
Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss.It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering hybrid working arrangements.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £550per/day (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 69517
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
[email protected]
[email protected]
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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