Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis*

Local Plan Co-ordinator

Wirral Council is seeking a highly organised and motivated professional to join our Strategic Planning team in this newly created and important role, supporting the delivery of the Wirral Local Plan.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for establishing, managing, and overseeing the Local Plan-making process, ensuring delivery in line with statutory requirements, agreed timescales, and available resources. You will provide effective governance, project management, and financial oversight, coordinating work across council departments and with external consultants. The post also involves managing risk, budgets, procurement, and engagement activity to support sound decision-making and full legislative compliance.

Sitting within the Strategic Planning team, you will play a key role in coordinating the Local Plan timetable, leading the procurement and management of consultants, and acting as the lead officer for the Local Plan Oversight Group. You will also contribute significantly to the development, delivery, and ongoing review of the Local Plan engagement strategy.

About the candidate:

This role offers a high level of variety and responsibility and is well suited to someone who can deliver accurate and timely outcomes, demonstrate initiative, analyse data and information effectively, and work confidently and collaboratively as part of a wider, multidisciplinary team.

In return, Wirral Council offers flexible working arrangements, a supportive and inclusive working environment, and the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of the borough.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact John Entwistle on email  johnentwistle@wirral.gov.uk

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