Our client is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join their team within the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). This is a permanent position offering a significant opportunity to influence the long-term strategic planning of the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
- Provide expert leadership on spatial planning policy and evidence
- Shape long-term regional growth, infrastructure, and environmental strategy
- Represent and defend planning positions at public examinations and inquiries
Project & Programme Management
- Oversee complex, high-value projects and consultant teams
- Lead business cases, funding bids, and investment proposals
- Manage multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery on time, budget, and quality
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with senior stakeholders including government, local authorities, developers, and investors
- Lead negotiations and build consensus across competing interests
- Manage public consultations and communications
Governance & Decision Support
- Produce reports, briefings, and strategic advice for senior leaders and elected officials
- Support evidence-based decision-making and long-term investment strategies
- Maintain governance processes for planning and monitoring frameworks
Leadership
- Deputise for Head of Planning
- Support and supervise planning staff
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team
Job Requirements:
- Strong spatial planning expertise and knowledge of policy/legislation
- Experience in major planning programmes and public examinations
- Proven project management and business case development skills
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
- Leadership and ability to work independently in complex environments
If you are an experienced professional with significant expertise in development management and planning, particularly within the highways sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team at the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
