Planning Policy Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Midlands-based Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Planning Policy Officer to assist with the development of policies for the Local Plan. The role offers up to £40 per hour inside IR35 and requires office presence once every 2-3 weeks. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of national planning policy and excellent communication skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Flexible rates are negotiable between £35 and £40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner, ideally from a Local Authority background.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and processes.
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad content of policies working towards the Local Plan.
• Meet deadlines while managing daily workloads.

Skills

Knowledge of national planning policy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize work

Job description

Planning Policy Officer- Midlands

JOB REF - 60145

Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Midlands based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Officer.

This is an initial 4 initial contract position paying up to £40 per hour inside IR35.

They will need office presence of once every 2 to 3 weeks.

We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.

You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.

Rates are negotiable between £35 to £40 per hour

If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call Liam Shea - Town Planning Recruitment Specialist on 02393 876079 or apply here.

If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.