Deputy Chief Planner

Job description

Do you want to play a leading role in shaping the future of Scotland’s places, communities and economy? The Scottish Government is recruiting a Deputy Chief Planner to lead and inspire a skilled cohort of planning and policy officials committed to strengthening and streamlining planning in Scotland. This is a high profile leadership role at the heart of government, with responsibility for helping to ensure Scotland’s planning system supports sustainable growth, investment, infrastructure delivery and vibrant communities across the country. Experience, energy, commitment and professional confidence will be essential to drive forward a wide-ranging work programme, at pace. As well as delivering planning improvement, you will also work across Scottish Government portfolios to provide timely and accurate professional planning advice to inform a wide range of policies and initiatives, including energy, housing, economic development and investment, better regulation, built and natural environment, marine planning, and infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to help shape Scotland’s future through national leadership, collaboration and delivery. Responsibilities: - Acting as Deputy C...