The Executive Planner will be responsible for implementing programmes of work in the Planning Section and for providing a multiplicity of planning and related services. The Executive Planner will be required to work closely with the Senior Planner and/or Senior Executive Planner to deliver a full range of services and implement policy decisions. The Executive Planner will be a key member of the Planning team, tasked with assisting in the development and delivery of the Regional, Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES).

The Executive Planner will contribute to the development of core work areas including:

• The development and delivery of the review of the RSES in line with statutory timeframes.
• The implementation of the RSES including across the following thematic areas, or as identified under the review of the RSES:
  • Healthy Placemaking
  • Economic Opportunities
  • Climate Action
• Support the functions of the members of the Regional Assembly.
• Liaise, as necessary, with staff colleagues, with the other Assemblies and with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and other relevant Government Departments, local authorities, key agencies, professions, industry and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement the RSES Economic Strategy including liaison with Regional Enterprise Plans (REPs).
• Development of Regional Monitoring role including engagement with the other Regional Assemblies.
• Represent the Assembly at meetings and conferences as required.
• Support the discharge of the Regional Assembly’s statutory role in the preparation, implementation and variation of local authority development plans and Local Economic & Community Plans (LECPs).
• Such other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director/Senior Planner from time to time.

Application forms are available for download on www.emra.ie Only applications received by email and on the official application form will be accepted. Emails should be addressed to recruitment@emra.ie