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We are recruiting for several fixed-term opportunities until 31 March 2027, with extension possible but not guaranteed. Secondments are very welcome for these roles. This role is to deliver a new project related to habitat regulations and air quality. The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) delivers help, advice and training to officers and councillors across England, designed to help them understand and respond to the Government's reform agenda.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver a new project related to habitat regulations and air quality
Help councils build the capacity and confidence to sustain solutions
Finding workable, creative solutions to some of the most complex planning challenges facing local government
Requirements:
Senior leadership responsibility for one of the key planning services in local government (development management, planning policy, or related function)
Strong track record of delivering complex programmes and services in challenging political environments
Confident managing budgets and designing programmes from the ground up
Experience working alongside experienced practitioners to co-design solutions
Comfortable facilitating a room of senior officers and elected members
Right to work in the UK
Understanding of Local Government and the LGA’s values
Deep experience of the English planning system and the reform agenda
Experience in problem-solving and working in partnership with a range of stakeholders
Experience of improvement and project management
Experience of public speaking, report writing, analysis and procurement
Experience of habitat regulations, mitigation and creative solutions to environmental issues
What we offer:
LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays
Flexible & agile working
Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses
24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme