EDP132 - Planning Policy Lead

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking an experienced Planning Policy Lead to drive the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Local Plan and related planning policy documents from our Clitheroe office.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, you will lead plan-making, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, manage complex policy projects and oversee consultation programmes, presenting evidence at Local Plan examinations and advising Members

Qualifications

• Lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and policy requirements.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex planning policy projects and oversee consultation programmes.
• Prepare and present evidence at Local Plan examinations.
• Provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external stakeholders.

Job description

Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for place-making and strategic planning? Do you want to play a leading role in shaping sustainable growth and delivering positive outcomes for communities?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Policy professional to lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, you will take a leading role in driving the Council's plan-making function and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and policy requirements.

You will manage complex planning policy projects, oversee consultation programmes, prepare and present evidence at Local Plan examinations, and provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external stakeholders.

If you are an ambitious planning professional looking to make a significant impact on the future of our communities, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a thriving, sustainable and prosperous borough for generations to come.

EDP132 - Planning Policy Lead

Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council Salary: £47,665 to £50,908 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Clitheroe, BB7 2RA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

Summary

Shape the Future of Our Borough

Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for place-making and strategic planning? Do you want to play a leading role in shaping sustainable growth and delivering positive outcomes for communities?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Policy professional to lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, you will take a leading role in driving the Council's plan-making function and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and policy requirements.

You will manage complex planning policy projects, oversee consultation programmes, prepare and present evidence at Local Plan examinations, and provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external stakeholders.

If you are an ambitious planning professional looking to make a significant impact on the future of our communities, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a thriving, sustainable and prosperous borough for generations to come.

Essential requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Policy professional to lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plan and associated planning policy documents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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