Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (x2)
Closing Date: 03 July 2024
This role is subject to -
Qualification - A recognised Planning Qualification and/or significant knowledge and experience of working in Development Management
This is a career graded post (Grade 6-8) - Your starting grade is subject to demonstration of competency at each grade as set out in the attached Role profile. Manchester is one of the world’s greatest cities. A city with a reputation for innovation. A reputation for creativity. A thriving regional economy and a proud sense of identity. We are a city with a rich history, a vibrant present-day, and much to look forward to in the future.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping this dynamic modern city. The role is within the Central Development Management Team of the Manchester Planning Service – a high profile, frontline service within the City Council. We are looking for a talented, ambitious town planner, who is committed to Manchester, and its vision, in order to realise outcomes for our residents, businesses and visitors.
The Central Team is responsible for the implementation of the Council's planning policies for the ongoing physical regeneration of the City Centre. We have a number of nationally significant development areas including Corridor Manchester, First Street, Great Jackson Street and Piccadilly East as part of meeting our housing and economic growth objectives.
The team is also responsible for managing the growth of the City Centre into a number of strategically important regeneration areas, including Victoria North, Strangeways, Ancoats and New Islington, Holt Town and the Etihad Campus, in order to create great places that bring people and communities together, attract investment and ensure that Manchester continues to thrive.