Job Introduction

Strategic Planner (Spatial Development)  - Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)

Salary: £47,181 - £52,143

Location: Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations

Contract: Permanent | 37 hours per week

Closing date: 3rd May 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 18th and 22nd May 2026

Are you passionate about shaping places, enabling sustainable growth, and creating a long-term spatial vision for communities? The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is looking for an experienced Strategic Planner (Spatial Development) to play a leading role in developing our area’s future.

About the Role

As a key member of our Infrastructure and Planning team, you will lead and support the preparation of the Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) for Greater Lincolnshire. This high‑profile role is central to aligning planning, infrastructure, housing, transport and economic priorities to deliver a sustainable, prosperous future for the region.

You will work collaboratively with local planning authorities, government bodies, infrastructure providers and stakeholders to develop a shared spatial vision. You will also represent the GLCCA in strategic planning matters, including acting as expert witness at Examinations in Public and public inquiries.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic planning at a transformative time for Greater Lincolnshire.

What You’ll Do

• Lead preparation of the Spatial Development Strategy, including evidence gathering, policy drafting and consultation.
• Develop strategic policies for housing, employment land, transport, infrastructure and environmental protection.
• Translate economic and infrastructure priorities into long‑term spatial planning policy.
• Commission and manage research and evidence base projects.
• Analyse demographic, economic and land‑use data, using GIS and spatial analysis to inform decisions.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations and stakeholder engagement across the region.
• Prepare high‑quality reports, briefings and advice for senior officers, Board members and the Mayor.
• Ensure alignment with national planning policy and legislation.
• Represent the GLCCA on planning matters and at external forums.
• Support procurement and management of specialist consultants.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant planning legislation and professional best practice.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town & Country Planning or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in planning policy or spatial planning.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and national planning policy.
• Experience analysing spatial, demographic or economic data.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage complex workloads.
• Knowledge of local government procedures and political environments.
• Confidence using GIS, data systems and MS Office.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working across local authorities or partnership environments (desirable).
• RTPI membership (desirable).

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a region at a pivotal moment in its development. You will join a supportive and forward‑thinking team helping to deliver long-term, positive change for Greater Lincolnshire.

The role is based full‑time in Lincoln and includes travel across the region

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email Ruth.Carver@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.