Planning Manager

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP

Planning Manager at Barnet Council responsible for managing planning processes and staff. Ensuring compliance with planning legislation and local policies while leading assessment and performance management.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £71,713 - £79,409 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing development processes, including assessing technical documents and leading stakeholder meetings. Proficient in planning legislation and performance management within the development management function.

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Development ManagementPlanning LegislationPerformance ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Technical Document AssessmentPlanning Application ReviewProject ManagementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

Barnet CouncilLocal Planning PoliciesPlanning Enforcement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the development process from pre-application stage through to completion
Assess technical documents submitted in planning applications
Support the Council’s Planning Enforcement function
Organize and lead meetings with developers and stakeholders to analyze and negotiate development details
Lead performance management across Development Management function
Make delegated planning decisions on behalf of the Council

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Barnet Council Employee only
Experience in managing development management planners and technical staff
Knowledge of planning legislation and national/local planning policies
Ability to assess technical documents submitted in support of planning applications
Skills in organizing and leading meetings with developers and stakeholders
Experience in performance management and project management of major/complex development proposals

Benefits

Comp & perks

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance