Planning Policy Assistant — Hybrid, Shape Sustainable Growth

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Development Assistant to join the Planning Policy Team. You will help prepare, review and deliver planning policy across the borough, contributing to evidence, consultation materials and monitoring reports.

You will work with GIS and IT systems, including MS365, and collaborate with partners to support sustainable growth and high-quality community outcomes. A supportive, flexible environment with career development is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning policy, spatial planning or related field.
• Understanding of the planning system and Local Plans in shaping sustainable growth.
• Experience with ICT systems and MS Office.
• Analytical, report-writing and research skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of audiences.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle large amounts of information.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, progression, implementation and monitoring of Barnsley's new Local Plan.
• Support the development and management of IT solutions including GIS and MS365 to drive Local Plan preparation and monitoring.
• Contribute to preparation of evidence studies, consultation material, reports and policy documents.
• Support production of statutory monitoring reports and submission to national bodies.
• Work with officers, councillors, communities, developers and other bodies.
• Help shape strategies that support sustainable growth, regeneration and economic development.
• Contribute to creating attractive, healthy and resilient places across the borough.
• Support delivery of corporate priorities and long-term growth ambitions.
• No two days are the same; work on a diverse range of projects shaping Barnsley.

Skills

GIS experience

ICT systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaborative

Organisational skills

Report writing

Tools

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Microsoft 365

Job description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Development Assistant to join the Planning Policy Team. You will help prepare, review and deliver planning policy across the borough, contributing to evidence, consultation materials and monitoring reports.

You will work with GIS and IT systems, including MS365, and collaborate with partners to support sustainable growth and high-quality community outcomes. A supportive, flexible environment with career development is offered.