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Principal Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West

England

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves handling complex technical work to prepare a new Local Plan, including evidence procurement, flood risk assessments, and sustainability appraisals. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a postgraduate degree in planning or a related field. This forward-thinking organization offers flexible working arrangements, including home working options, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals ready to make an impact in local governance.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar position is necessary.
  • Eligibility for membership of RTPI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of a new Local Plan.
  • Work on flood risk assessments and sustainability appraisals.

Skills

Town Planning
Flood Risk Assessments
Sustainability Appraisals
Evidence Procurement

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Planning
Degree in Regeneration

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Southwest in the search for a Principal Policy Officer, to support the council's Town Planning department on an initial 6-month contract.


The post holder will be required to deal with a wide range of complex technical work to support the preparation of a new Local Plan. Key responsibilities will include procuring evidence (e.g., housing and employment needs), working on flood risk assessments, and completing sustainability appraisals.


Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a postgraduate degree in planning, regeneration, or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.


The council is looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.


Carrington West Pay Rate - £50 per hour (Flexible subject to experience)

Job Ref - 57348


Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com

planning@carringtonwest.com


Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior, or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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