Strategic Planning Manager

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In a Nutshell

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry Group portfolio. There will be the opportunity to manage sites where Vistry is master developer through build out. You will proactively assist in the identification and assessment of new land opportunities which have potential for future development by the business.

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In a Nutshell

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry Group portfolio. There will be the opportunity to manage sites where Vistry is master developer through build out. You will proactively assist in the identification and assessment of new land opportunities which have potential for future development by the business.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
  
  

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Degree / master's degree in planning or related subject
• RTPI qualified or working towards completion of your APC
• Ideally previous experience of working with a housing developer or consultancy within the private sector
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Confident when working with landowners, agents, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Previous experience of working with strategic land is advantageous but not essential
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
  
  

• Establish, and review, planning strategies to ensure that each strategic land asset is effectively promoted to achieve a local plan allocation and/or planning consent acceptable to the Company as soon as reasonably practicable.
• Report key policy changes or milestones to the appropriate Director and ensure that promotion strategies are updated as required.
• Ensure that all sites are promoted in line with contractual and planning obligations and build relationships with landowners and agents.
• Discuss development proposals for sites with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies, through formal or informal pre-application routes.
• Instruct and manage external consultants in line with the Company's compliance procedures and monitor/report project budgets accordingly.
• Coordinate the timely submission of representations at relevant stages of the development plan process, including responses to a LPA's evidence base.
• Manage preparation, and attendance, of public consultation events (virtual and in person) to promote sites and applications. Analyse, and response to, feedback received.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and determination of planning applications.
• Lead the submission and management of planning appeals, ensuring all relevant deadlines are met.
• Ensure all paperwork and reporting is produced accurately and as required by the Company.
• Engage with other industry groups (e.g. HBF regional meetings) as appropriate and share updates with the wider team.
• Work with the wider Strategic Land & Major Projects Team in the identification of new land opportunities and assist in acquiring the site under an option/ at suitable terms
• Undertake site visits both accompanied and unaccompanied.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  
  

• Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
  
  

• English
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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