Planning Policy Lead

Brentwood Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking an experienced Planning Policy professional to lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Local Plan and related planning policy documents.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Housing, you will manage complex policy projects, oversee consultations, present evidence at examinations, and provide expert advice to Members and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, examination, adoption, monitoring and review of the Local Plan and related planning policy documents.
• Manage 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.

Skills

Planning policy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Permanent

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.

If you are interested in having a formal chat about this position, please contact Erika Eden-Porter, Head of Strategic Planning and Housing on 01200 414503.