Group Manager (Strategic Spatial Planning)
- Location:
- 231 George Street Glasgow, G1 1RX
- Salary:
- £64,365.59 - £74,625.77 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Description
Glasgow City Region is a key engine of economic growth and one of the UKs largest metropolitan city regions. With a growing population of 1.8 million people, it is home to 34% of Scotland’s jobs, 30% of the country’s businesses and generated £48 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2021. The Regional Economic Strategy sets out a shared vision that by 2030, Glasgow City Region will have the most innovative, inclusive and resilient economy in the UK.
These exciting roles are based within the newly established Place team working alongside the City Deal PMO, Shared Prosperity Fund and Intelligence Hub teams. The City Region Team is hosted by Glasgow City Council. Creating ambitious strategies and delivering impactful outcomes, GCR Place will lead on a range of strategic spatial planning and delivery priorities such as the Regional Spatial Strategy, Clyde Mission, Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network and the spatial elements of the £160 million Investment Zone.
Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.
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