Ref: 2026-47

Salary: £37,280 – £42,839 annum.  We also have an excellent pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19%.

To assist the Neighbourhood Planning Manager in ensuring that a Neighbourhood Planning Service is in place to ensure Regional Investment Planners and Area Managers have the necessary infrastructure in place to undertake stock appraisals.

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• i) Bachelor Degree or equivalent equivalent Level 6* qualification in a relevant discipline PLUS 2 years relevant experience

OR

• ii)Candidates must have an HND or equivalent Level 5* qualification in a relevant discipline PLUS 3 years relevant experience.

OR

• iii)Candidates who do not possess the qualifications above but can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/ experiential learning PLUS a minimum of 4 years in a relevant area of work may also be considered. (Please include dates)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

2. For the purposes of shortlisting, candidates must demonstrate significant experience in all the following areas:

• A) Programme or project planning.
• B) The identification, collation and analysis of data to inform strategies, programmes and plans.
• C) Experience of preparing economic/option appraisals or other decision-making models.
• D) Experience of working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• E) Experience of drafting reports, briefs and correspondence for senior management.
• F) Leading, managing, developing and motivating staff at all levels within a changing environment.
• 3. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from our website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk