Planning Policy Officer

Rushcliffe Borough Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rushcliffe Borough Council is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to support the Local Plan review. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or those with limited experience, offering a chance to develop skills and advance in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include preparing reports, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring policy integration across Council functions.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Flexible working and remote opportunities

Reduced membership of onsite leisure centre

Training to support CPD and personal development

Payment of relevant professional subscriptions

Employee benefits and rewards scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Town Planning or related subject, OR previous Town Planning experience.
• Understanding of planning policy issues.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, monitoring and presentation of evidence for the Local Plan.
• Prepare and present reports to Council committees on planning policy.
• Liaise with other bodies to ensure the Council's interests are represented.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Understanding of planning policy issues

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

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Are you ready for a challenge There are some big issues facing Rushcliffe over the next few years, not least completing the review of the Borough's Local Plan and we are looking for a Planning Policy Officer to join us.

Location: Rushcliffe, NG2 7YG

Salary: £26,745 - £41,661 per annum (Career Grade Post)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 1st June 2025

About Us

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.

Planning Policy Officer - The Role

We're looking for an organised and self-motivated person with a Town Planning or related degree to join our Planning Policy team to help take forward work on our Local Plan. Recent graduates or those with limited experience are also encouraged to apply, as this role offers the opportunity to advance your career as you gain experience, to develop your skills and to be supported through the APC route towards achieving membership of the RTPI.

Planning Policy Officer - Key Responsibilities

• To assist with the preparation, monitoring and presentation of evidence for the Local Plan and other planning policy functions
• Ensure the integration of planning policy work with other relevant Council functions
• Prepare and where necessary present reports to Council committees on planning policy and related matters
• Represent the Council at meetings and exhibitions as required
• To liaise with other bodies to ensure that the Council's interests are properly represented
• Provide assistance and advice on planning policy matters to other Council departments
• Deal with correspondence and enquiries from the general public and preparing Planning Policy related reports and studies
  
  

Planning Policy Officer - You

This is career grade post and salary on appointment will be dependent on your experience and skills. We will be looking to appoint a candidate who can show that they have the ability to make a significant contribution to the work of the team.

• Degree or equivalent in Town Planning or related subject, OR previous Town Planning experience
• Understanding of planning policy issues
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
• Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
• Access to vehicle and current driving licence or ability to arrange independent travel to sites
  
  

Planning Policy Officer - Benefits

This is a superb opportunity to be part of a Planning Policy team in a Council aiming for excellence and which values planning. In return we offer:

• Competitive local salary scales
• Local Government pension scheme
• Varied working hours including flexible working and remote working opportunities
• Working in new purpose-built offices and reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions (e.g. RTPI)
• Employee benefits and rewards scheme with discounts from major retailers
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Free car parking
  
  

Application Process

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Rushcliffe Borough Council.

Closing date: Sunday 1st June 2025 at midnight at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th June and Thursday 12th June 2025

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