Are you looking for a varied role that contributes to Lincolnshire’s development?
As one of the leading Minerals and Waste Planning Authorities in the East Midlands, we play a key role in shaping sustainable development across the region. Our ambition is to deliver efficient, high-quality, and responsive services that meet the needs of residents and businesses across Lincolnshire.
We’re looking for a highly motivated Planning Manager (Internally known as Applications Manager) to join our Planning Services team and lead the Council’s planning applications and enforcement functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, ensuring our planning services support growth while protecting Lincolnshire’s natural, built, and historic environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Planning, you’ll manage the Development Management function, including minerals, waste, and County Council developments (e.g., schools, highways, and fire stations). You’ll lead on complex and controversial planning applications, enforcement issues, and major projects, ensuring legal compliance and professional excellence.
Your expertise will be crucial in:
Leading a team and driving service improvements
Presenting planning applications to the Planning Committee
Representing the Council at inquiries, hearings, and public meetings
Managing performance, budgets, and risk in the applications process
Supporting the development of minerals and waste policy and key infrastructure projects
About You
You’ll bring:
Strong leadership and project management skills
Expertise in development management, presenting to Planning Committees, policies, and legal requirements
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities
A passion for shaping Lincolnshire’s future through sustainable planning
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of development in Lincolnshire. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!
About Our Offer
Discover a career that comes with incredible benefits:
Competitive Salary that matches your skills and expertise
Green Book Local Government Terms
Top-Tier Pension Scheme with up to 24% employer contributions
Generous benefits like salary sacrifice for cars via Tusker — Drive a better car through Salary Sacrifice, plus discounts on amazing products and services across top brands with our partner Pluxee: Employee Benefit, Reward, Recognition & Incentives
Work-Life Balance with a Full -Time 37-hour work week, flexible hours, and hybrid options
Generous leave allowance — minimum 25 days leave to start, plus bank holidays, with the chance to buy more
Free Financial Wellbeing Advice to support your future.
Join us for a fulfilling career that offers so much more than just a job!
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
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Applications will close on 28/04/25 and interviews will take place on 07/05/25
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Neil McBride - Head of Planning via email neil.mcbride@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Politically Restricted Position
Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.
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