Planning Policy Officer

Brackenberry; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to assist in developing planning policies and guidance. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, conducting research, and supporting communities with neighbourhood plans. The position is on a 3-month contract with the potential for extension, offering competitive pay. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a commitment to achieving Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in planning policy, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Demonstration of a Personal Development Plan.

Responsibilities

• Developing policy and planning guidance with stakeholder involvement.
• Conducting research for evidence-based policy development.
• Providing support for communities on neighbourhood plans.

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Planning Policy Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £29.00 - £36.76 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in developing policy and other planning and design guidance based upon appropriate evidence, involving stakeholders and the public in policy development and taking draft policy through formal adoption processes, including preparing for Key Decisions and Examinations in Public as necessary.
• Undertaking research to provide a sound and up-to-date evidence base for policy development for both North Northamptonshire as a whole and for specified places as a key element of place shaping.
• Participating in projects to deliver local plan objectives in relation to a topic or a spatial area.
• Maintaining a broad knowledge of the policy issues across North Northamptonshire and developing specialist knowledge in certain aspects according to business needs, preparing briefings for senior officers, managers, and Councillors.
• Providing guidance and support for communities considering or preparing neighbourhood plans.

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow future access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Demonstration of a Personal Development Plan that explains a commitment via Licentiate, Associate, or the Experienced Practitioner route to achieving Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.