Planning Policy Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in the East Midlands is seeking a Planning Policy Officer for a 3-month contract with potential for extension. The successful candidate will carry out monitoring functions, advise on planning policy, and assist in drafting Local Plans. A relevant degree and experience in UK town planning are essential. This position offers hybrid working with a rate of £31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of UK town planning procedures.
• Proven experience in planning policy work.
• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships within the community.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monitoring functions for the Planning Service.
• Provide advice on planning policy issues and undertake research.
• Assist with finalizing regulation 19 of the Local Plan.

Skills

Understanding of UK town planning procedures

Experience in planning policy work

Public participation/engagement experience

Education

Relevant degree level qualification

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with finalising regulation 19, Local Plan.
• Respond to Local Plan consultations.
• Prepare the evidence base.
• Initial drafting of Local Plan.

Qualifications and Experience

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.

Contract Details

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.

Working Arrangements

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

How to Apply

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