Better Planning Coalition Coordinator

Our client are looking for a dynamic and engaging individual, with the gravitas and experience to act as a senior ambassador for the Better Planning Coalition across Westminster and Whitehall.

Better Planning Coalition Coordinator
Location: Office based in London (hybrid) or home based
Salary: £38,718 (London office based) or £35,180 (home-based)
Contract: Fixed term contract to December 2025

The Better Planning Coalition was last active during the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill but following that fell into abeyance. Now the new Labour government have placed planning at the heart of its programme for government the Better Planning Coalition has an important role to play.

You will have the political judgement and dexterity to coordinate the Better Planning Coalition, comprising of senior policy and parliamentary colleagues from 34 organisations from across the environment, housing, planning, transport and heritage sectors, in its lobbying on the changes the Labour government is seeking to make, maximising our impact and influence.

You will act as a critical interface between MPs and Peers from across the political spectrum, Whitehall officials, and the Better Planning Coalition, finding creative ways to boost our influence and impact via strategic policy, public affairs and media relations.

Ultimately, you will help ensure that the new government's planning changes reflect their priorities. You will work with other partners to help coordinate events in the planning space and update previous outputs such as Six Tests for Planning and the Vision for Planning. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead advocacy seeking lasting legislative and regulatory change for the good of climate, nature and people at a unique period of change to the planning process.

Our client is the secretariat for the Better Planning Coalition so while working for the coalition, the role will be employed by our client, a countryside charity. The post holder will work with their public affairs team and planning policy colleagues. You will work closely with this team to coordinate joint work.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 23 December
Interviews: Thursday 16 January 2025

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They are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because they recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving their vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. They therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application.

They are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.