Senior Executive Planner - Longford County Council
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 3 Dec 2026
About the Role
The Senior Executive Planner is a management post within Longford County Council, reporting to the Senior Planner or another designated senior officer under the Chief Executive. This role requires leadership, innovation, and a commitment to customer service while working within defined parameters aligned with the Council’s vision and objectives.
The Senior Executive Planner is responsible for the efficient management and development of the Planning and aligned functions on behalf of Longford County Council. This includes managing a multi-disciplinary team and delivering services in a dynamically changing environment where value for money is crucial.
The role involves close collaboration with relevant stakeholders to deliver strategic corporate objectives, lead on policy implementation, and actively participate in the Council’s multi-disciplinary approach to Climate Action.
Main Duties
- Prepare and implement development plan documents and prepare reports for the appropriate Committees of the Council.
- Consider new and emerging national planning policy and development plans prepared by adjoining local authorities, assess implications for the Council, and respond to these proposals as required.
- Interact with Planning Authorities on matters related to the preparation of Development Plans, Variations, and related processes.
Details
Location: Longford
Sector: Public Sector
Salary Scale (effective from 1 June 2026): €80,680 – €83,153 – €84,338 – €86,828 – €89,339 – €91,842 – €94,364 – €97,533 (LSI1) – €100,692 (LSI2)
Hours: Fixed attendance, not less than 35 hours gross per week.
Annual Leave: 30 days.
How to Apply
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs. A ranking and/or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on the information provided in your application form. Failure to include relevant experience may result in not being called forward to the next stage.
Local authorities are committed equal opportunities employers.
Frequently asked
- What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Executive Planner role?
- The Senior Executive Planner is responsible for preparing and implementing development plan documents, responding to national planning policy and development plans from adjoining authorities, and interacting with Planning Authorities on Development Plans and Variations. They also manage a multi-disciplinary team and lead on policy implementation and Climate Action initiatives.
- Where is this role based?
- This role is based in Longford, with the corporate headquarters located at Aras An Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford.
- What is the salary scale for this position?
- The salary scale effective from 1 June 2026 is €80,680 – €83,153 – €84,338 – €86,828 – €89,339 – €91,842 – €94,364 – €97,533 (LSI1) – €100,692 (LSI2).
- How do I apply for this role?
- Applications must be submitted through publicjobs.ie, as recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs. A ranking and/or shortlisting exercise will be conducted based on the information provided in your application form.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 3 December 2026.