About The Role
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 27 April 2025
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
Qualification: Degree in Town Planning (or demonstration of relevant experience)
Manchester is one of the world’s greatest cities. A city with a reputation for innovation, 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 within the Manchester Planning Service – a high profile, frontline service within the City Council. We are looking for a talented 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, 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.
The role would deal with a wide range of planning work including major, minor, Listed Building Consents, and advertisement applications.
To discuss the role, please contact Jennifer Atkinson (jennifer.atkinson@manchester.gov.uk)
About the Candidate
Candidates would be required to demonstrate that they have experience managing a broad range of planning applications, preferably for a Local Planning Authority. Candidates would also be expected to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and can prioritise and manage their workload in line with statutory targets whilst delivering quality outcomes for the City.
Working closely with the Planning Service’s Urban Design, Heritage, and Sustainability Team, the role would also require extensive knowledge and understanding of historic buildings, other designated assets, and climate objectives, together with relevant legislation, to ensure the City’s growth responds positively to the historic environment and climate change objectives.
The role would be office-based in the Town Hall Extension in the centre of Manchester with candidates expected to undertake site visits, where initiative and professional judgement would need to be demonstrated in order to make sound planning decisions.
Extensive engagement with elected members, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders including heritage organisations would be a key requirement of the role in order to provide high levels of performance, customer service, and deliver high-quality development proposals in Manchester. There would also be close liaison with other council services to support corporate objectives and Council projects and initiatives.
Candidates would be expected to show personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
About Us
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Benefits we offer
* Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can also purchase up to two additional weeks.
* A buzzing pension: You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits, including life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
* Enhanced parental and carers leave: Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
* Brilliant perks: Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs, and eye tests.
* Learn and grow: We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in diverse learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions to apprenticeships and qualifications.
* A Good Employment Charter member: We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do.
* Up to 3 days volunteering leave: Give back to the community with three days pro-rata of paid volunteering leave.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people, and young people.
Support During the Process
* Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
* Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
* Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
* Current or former care leavers
* Have a disability or long-term condition
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
* A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice, and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
* Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network, and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
* A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
What we will need from you if you’re successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:
* Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
* References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
* Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
* Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
* Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets.
* Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other relevant information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations, or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.
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