Local Plan Project Manager*
Recruitment Agency: HAYS
Location: Fully Remote - potentially attend the office once or twice as needed
Temporary: Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension through to year-end and beyond
Working hours: Full-time
Salary: £400 to £450 per day OUTSIDE of IR-35
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Your new company
A progressive Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Local Plan Project Manager to support the delivery of its emerging Local Plan. This is a pivotal role within a busy Planning Policy team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key programme activity and drive progress at a critical stage.Your new role
As Local Plan Project Manager, you will act as a dedicated project resource, working with a high degree of autonomy to ensure momentum is maintained across the Local Plan programme. You will play a central role in coordinating activity, managing consultants, and supporting governance processes.Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the lead project management resource for the Local Plan
Managing instructed consultants and monitoring delivery against agreed outputs
Overseeing the project programme, identifying risks and escalating where milestones are at risk
Maintaining and updating the risk register
Supporting the communications programme, ensuring activity is aligned and regularly reviewed
Preparing Board papers and ensuring actions are accurately recorded and followed up
Liaising with both internal teams and external stakeholders
Managing logistics for working groups and key meetings
Supporting preparations for the next Local Plan consultation, including coordination with administrative support
What you'll need to succeed
Proven project management experience within a planning or Local Authority environment
Strong understanding of the Local Plan process and Planning Policy
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills
Experience managing consultants and complex programmes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What you'll get in return
Competitive day rate of £400 to £450 per day OUTSIDE of IR-35
Fully Remote – potentially attend the office once or twice as needed
Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension through to year-end and beyond
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping an important Local Plan
What you need to do now
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