ID 1701 - Planning Manager – National and Local Planning Policy
Welsh Government
Apply before 4:00 pm on Monday 21st October 2024
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Job summary
The Plans and Policy job family requires applicants with relevant skills and experience to work across the functions of policy development and development plans work.
Post holders will be responsible for inputting into the drafting and updating of National Planning Policy together with the preparation and implementation of Future Wales our National Plan. These documents evidence the principles of placemaking as a central tenet of the planning system in Wales and they are integral to the way in which we work.
The postholders will be key members of the Plans and Policy Team and will develop expertise across a range of policy topics. They would be expected to develop key specialisms related to planning policy and take the lead for developing new, and revising existing, policy.
They would input into a wide range of other initiatives across Government and be expected to support the other work of the Planning Directorate such as legislation, development management and case work.
Job description
Under the supervision of a Senior Planning Manager, Planning Managers in the Plans and Policy family will be leading on specific policy areas to articulate the policy position and to support and deliver evidence-based policy across a range of specialist topics related to placemaking as well as some of the topics covered by the wider team. Topic areas include:
- Climate Change adaptation & mitigation including flooding
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity
- Historic Environment
- Housing
- Leisure & recreation
- Mineral & Waste
- Noise & Soundscape
- Retailing
- Transport
Key responsibilities include:
- The production of draft advice and documents relating to planning policy such as Planning Policy Wales, Future Wales and various Technical Advice Notes.
- Assisting Senior Planning Managers with preparing and implementing engagement exercises with external stakeholders.
- Drafting advice for Ministers during policy preparation and liaising with Private Offices.
- Support the Legislation and Casework job family within Planning Directorate at times of high demand.
Person specification
- The post holder will need to be a member or working towards chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute; or be able to demonstrate experience of developing planning or environment related policy.
- A reserve list may be held for this opportunity. Any candidate who is successful in being offered a reserve status, will remain on the reserve list for 12 months.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Awareness of the wide ranging and complex environmental, social, and economic issues associated with planning policy development.
- Understanding of the development plan system in Wales.
Benefits
All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time)
- training and development opportunities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Smart Working flexible working arrangement
- Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)
If you are an active Civil Service Pension member you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us.
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Selection process details
Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
The selection process and stages are:
Number of Stages: | 2 stage process |
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Stage 1 | Application Form |
Stage 2 | Interview |
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Planning Directorate
- Email : Planning.Directorate@gov.wales
Recruitment team
- Email : sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales