Interim Lead, Planning Strategy & Policy

Park Avenue Recruitment

England

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is assisting a Local Authority in Gloucestershire in recruiting a Principal Planning Strategy Officer on an interim basis. The role focuses on leading planning strategy projects, developing the Local Plan, and guiding the evidence base and policy development.

The post is a 6-month contract, 37 hours per week, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements and start date ASAP; suitable for an experienced planning policy professional ready to hit the ground running with minimal

Qualifications

Recent Local Authority planning policy experience.
Ability to lead policy projects and represent the authority at public forums.
Hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead on planning strategy plans and projects, including surveys, public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement.
Develop and maintain a robust evidence base to support planning policies and strategies.
Collect, analyse and present planning data to inform policy development.
Prepare evidence and represent the Council at examinations, inquiries, appeals, public meetings and exhibitions.
Provide planning policy advice on planning applications and pre-applications.
Liaise with internal departments, statutory consultees, Parish and Town Councils and other external bodies.
Respond to complex planning policy enquiries and complaints
Support and mentor junior members of the team
Undertake line management responsibilities and 1-to-1s as required