Planning Manager

Description:

We have a new opportunity for a Planning Manager (12month fixed term contract) to join our team within Vistry Southern, this role would be based out of our Basingstoke Office. As our Planning Manager, you will support planning input across the Business Unit required to promote and deliver the Company's development sites across the central southern region.

You will support the Head of Planning with the preparation, submission and negotiation of all types of planning applications, the monitoring and evidencing of s106 obligations and condition trackers to ensure compliance and support house sales and assist in the identification and promotion of new development opportunities and provide advice to the Business Unit as required.

Applications from Assistant Planning Managers are also welcome.

This is a fixed 12 month contract with the potential to be extended.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
BA/BSc (Hons) Planning Studies and/or postgrad Diploma in Planning Studies
Licentiate Member/Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (preferable)
Previous relevant experience in consultancy or development company, demonstrating site appraisal/negotiation/communication skills and knowledge of planning/legal process.
Some public sector experience an advantage
More about the Planning Manager role...
Preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications (Full/Reserved Matters applications, discharge of conditions, non-material amendments etc)
Monitoring and evidencing s106 obligations.
Monitoring and evidencing planning condition discharge/compliance.
Liaise, consult and negotiate with relevant external organisations, including attendance at public consultation and stakeholder events.
Provide planning advice on issues arising on sites already secured and also in relation potential land investments.
Ad-hoc advice notes to the business on emerging national planning policy and legislation.
Monitor Central and Local Government policies, guidance and advice.
Provide advice and assistance to colleagues and trainees on planning matters.
Ensure continued professional development to meet MRTPI requirements.
Undertake other duties as required.
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.

You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.

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Benefits

Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities