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.
Strategic Planning: Help shape the future of the East Midlands
We are building the core team that will deliver the first Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) for the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). This will be a 25-year plan covering housing, infrastructure and land use across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Led by Mayor Claire Ward, EMCCA has a clear growth mission, along with the powers, governance and partnerships needed to make it happen.
Planning in England is evolving rapidly, and the SDS is central to that change. We are looking for planners who can navigate complex evidence, identify what really matters and bring forward creative, practical solutions.
The role calls for strong judgement, imagination, and the ability to build a robust case under scrutiny. We are especially keen to hear from those with solid plan-making experience, a collaborative mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for strategic spatial planning.
Above all, we want planners who care deeply about the places they work in and the people who live there.
Our planning team is expected to grow significantly in the near future. Potential responsibilities may include Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), strategic development management and the use of call-in powers.
Joining at this stage gives you a unique opportunity to help shape and build the function from the ground up.
We want our SDS to set a national standard for how data and digital tools can improve planning. This includes enabling faster plan-making, better decisions and stronger alignment between national, regional and local priorities.
We are looking for people who are excited by this digital future and are ready to work collaboratively with local authorities and partners across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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
Interview date:
- Closing date - 21st June
- Interviews - w/c 6th July
If you are an experienced professional with significant expertise in planning, 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.
