Local Plan Project Manager Full Time NEW

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Local Plan Project Manager – £400 plus per day Outside of Scope of IR-35 – Fully Remote

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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