Planning Policy Officer

Osborne Richardson; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Planning Policy Officer for a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. The role involves monitoring planning services, producing analytical reports, and collaborating on the Local Plan. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and experience in UK town planning and planning policy work. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring office attendance approximately every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of UK town planning procedures.
• Proven experience in planning policy work.
• Experience in public participation and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monitoring functions for the Planning Service.
• Produce reports analysing planning policy results.
• Assist with finalising regulation 19, Local Plan.
• Respond to Local Plan consultations.
• Prepare evidence base for planning decisions.

Skills

Understanding of UK town planning procedures

Experience in planning policy work

Public participation/engagement skills

Ability to navigate complex challenges

Education

Relevant degree level qualification

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority based in East Midlands and they require a Planning Policy Officer to join them for a contract role.

You will be required to carry out monitoring functions for the Planning Service and produce reports analysing the results, including monitoring the Local Plan, provide good quality and up to date advice on planning policy issues and undertake research in connection with planning policy.

Specifically you will:

• Assist with finalising regulation 19, Local Plan
• Responding to Local Plan consultations
• Preparation of evidence base
• Initial drafting of Local Plan

To apply for this role you will need a relevant degree level qualification and, ideally, professional accreditation. You must have demonstrable understanding of UK town planning procedures, providing a solid foundation for effective decision-making and proven experience in planning policy work, showcasing your ability to navigate complex challenges. You must be able to demonstrate experience in public participation/engagement, fostering collaborative relationships within the community. Holding a Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute would be beneficial.

This contract will initially be offered for 3 months though it could be extended beyond this, and the rate offered is £31/hr Umbrella. This role is inside IR35.

Our client offers hybrid working arrangements, you’ll need to go into the office about once a fortnight.

Please get in touch for further information including a copy of a JD.