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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6898/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">Our_values_in_action</a></li>
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Please apply online by clicking the link below



There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Senior Planning Officer Permanent Full-time/Part-time/Job Share considered.
About the role:
We are looking for 2 Senior Planners to come and join Wirral, working across our planning services team. Whether you’re looking for career progression or a further challenge we have a range of projects and meaningful work in which we need your expertise.
Your main responsibility will be to process and determine a caseload of planning applications, appeals, discharge of conditions and all other post-decision matters. You will undertake all necessary site inspections, preparing reports and recommendations for applications.
We are keen to have an informal discussion with any interested candidates, to understand what they would like to get out of a role here in Wirral. We recognise more than ever the need for work-life balance and true meaning in the work we do, therefore we want to speak with any interested candidates informally and provide an opportunity to hear more about the roles available.
Wirral is ideally situated in the Northwest with excellent transport links to Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, and North Wales and very close to major motorway networks. This coupled with our hybrid working approach and flexibility in working patterns i.e full and part time opportunities, ensures work-life balance for our employees. Wirral also has several great places to live and a range of outstanding schools.
Support towards continual professional development, hybrid working, generous annual leave/option to purchase additional leave are just a few of our benefits please see our candidate pack for further information.
About Us
At Wirral Council, we work together to make Wirral a place we can all be proud of. We know Wirral Council touches almost every aspect of residents’ lives. That is a huge responsibility. Our vision is to create equity for people and place and opportunities for all to secure the best possible future for our residents, communities, and businesses.
Wirral is thriving and constantly changing. We have completely rewritten who we are as an organisation. It’s an exciting time for our borough as we progress our ambitious plans and developments. Our priorities are developed based on what our residents have told us they want and need.
In response we’re working to:
Build a prosperous and inclusive economy for residents and businesses.
Create a sustainable environment to and lead the way on tackling climate change.
Provide safe and pleasant communities.
Support residents to lead active and healthy lives.
Provide brighter futures for our children, young people and their families.
For an informal chat about this role– please contact Steve Lacey – <a href="mailto:stevenlacey@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">stevenlacey@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Planning Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6645/Role_Description.pdf" target="_blank">Role_Description</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.



About the Role
The role sits within our friendly and forward thinking Spatial Planning Team, which is within a growing team of exceptional individuals in our Policy and Strategy Directorate, and is responsible for the preparation of our innovative and pioneering Spatial Development Strategy (SDS).
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront&nbsp;of the national roll out of strategic planning, through playing a central role in progressing our emerging Liverpool City Region SDS to adoption. Our SDS will shape future development throughout the Liverpool City Region, with core goals of economic inclusion, social value, addressing health inequalities and meeting the challenge of climate change.&nbsp; We work in partnership with our local authorities and stakeholders in the public, private and third sectors to develop the SDS.&nbsp;
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Spatial Planning Officer who is passionate about strategic planning, has a track record of preparing sound, evidence based planning policy, can work collaboratively and has a clear ambition to deliver results that will have a positive impact on the Liverpool City Region.
The postholder will play a significant role in the production of the SDS and its associated activities, including developing a robust evidence base across a number of different technical areas, writing sound policies, community engagement activities, progressing the SDS through the examination process and working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues, both internal and external.
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About the person
You will have strong knowledge, experience, and understanding of planning policy and its associated processes, ideally at the strategic planning level.&nbsp; You will have a clear understanding of the opportunities (and challenges) that development of the SDS presents to the Liverpool City Region in delivering future growth and prosperity, as well as an understanding of the Liverpool City Region itself and the opportunities presented by devolution. We want an exceptional individual with the ability to make a positive, meaningful impact on the development of our SDS, and who can work proactively, building strong relationships with stakeholders and our constituent local authorities.
You will be able to prepare key evidence, and undertake analysis, consultation and policy development for the SDS, and support other team members in these processes also.&nbsp; You will also recognise and support the links between the SDS and other areas of CA activity, including economic, housing, environmental, skills and investment policies.&nbsp; You will be politically aware with the ability to work at pace and have a track record of operating in a complex policy environment.
You will have excellent communication skills, and have a strong track record of collaborative working with a range of partners.&nbsp; You will also have experience of working in a changing national planning context, and understanding what this means for your work.
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If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
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<li>1. Knowledge of the key issues facing the Liverpool City Region</li>
<li>2. Experience of developing planning policy at a strategic level, as well as at Local Plan level</li>
<li>3. Good written and oral presentation skills with ability to present complex ideas in a clear and comprehensible way</li>
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Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
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About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
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Staff benefits
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.
Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Role could be eligible for sponsorship
We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Senior Spatial Planning Officer

Make a Difference in Lancaster As Service Manager for Planning &amp; Housing Strategy, you will lead the team shaping Lancaster’s future through the delivery of sustainable development, climate action, and community-focused planning. Your work will ensure that planning and housing policies support vibrant neighbourhoods, protect heritage, and enhance local facilities and transport, making a real difference to residents’ lives. What You’ll Be Doing You will manage an award-winning multi-disciplinary team delivering the Council’s strategic planning and housing agenda. You will build on these good foundations to provide strategic vision and continuing momentum as we seek to deliver our ambitious placemaking agenda. This includes overseeing strong performance across all planning policy service areas, and working alongside Senior Management and Councillors to deliver excellence in terms of new policy development and strategy implementation. You’ll Fit Right In If… You are a full MRTPI member with demonstrable experience in planning and housing policy management. You bring excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of managing teams and budgets. You share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, and hold a full UK driving licence. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about shaping sustainable communities and leading positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment. Why Work With Us Our Benefits Generous annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Car purchase scheme Lifestyle savings Health Care Cash Plan Volunteering days Wellbeing support Flexible working friendly We welcome discussions about flexible working and will be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance. Inclusive employerWe welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria. Interview Date: Week Commencing: 2 March 2026





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Lancaster City Council

Service Manager - Planning and Housing Strategy

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/4274/Information_for_applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Information_for_applicants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/4275/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">Our_values_in_action</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/4543/REG0170P_Strategic_Planning_Manager.docx" target="_blank">REG0170P_Strategic_Planning_Manager</a></li>
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Please apply online by clicking the link below



There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Strategic Planning Manager
We are looking for a tenacious leader to work with our Strategic Planners to take us forward into this new era of planning policy.&nbsp; We have a fully resourced team who have shown remarkable resilience in progressing our Local Plan to adoption in March 2025.&nbsp; We are looking for someone who is ready to scope a way forward, show initiative and act independently but with full support of the Chief Planner.
A critical part of the role will be building a solid relationship with the Development Management Manager to ensure there is a holistic approach to planning for Wirral in the future. &nbsp;
The role specifically recognises the importance of protecting build heritage in Wirral and the postholder will also manage the experienced and successful heritage team, as they seek to proactively manage the remarkable environment across Wirral.&nbsp; We also have ambition to develop the strategic service further and you would be a key part in shaping and realising that goal, bringing your own vision and passion.
And finally, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment, the strategic planning team sits at the heart of the service, surrounded by other planning colleagues.&nbsp; We are building strength, skill and positivity together and we need a leader who has presence and emotional intelligence to thrive in this culture, could that be you?
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:mandylewis@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandylewis@wirral.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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