Planning Policy Officer (strategic sites) NEW Stockport Council Posted today Stockport £36,124 [...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a Planning Policy Officer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Stockport. This exciting opportunity involves providing strategic planning policy input during pre-application discussions and determining planning applications. Be part of an award-winning team dedicated to innovation and inclusivity, contributing to a thriving community. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working, this role offers a chance to make a real impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about planning and want to help advance local initiatives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing policy input for large-scale planning applications.
• Comfortable working across various interlinked policy areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the council's Local Plan with planning policy input.
• Compile information for potential plan-allocations.

Skills

Planning Policy

Strategic Planning

Pre-application Discussions

Policy Input

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Planning Policy Officer (strategic sites)
SO2 (£36,124 - £40,476)
37 hours, Full-Time
Temporary (end of December 2027)
Hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking, with staff expected to be in the office at least 2 days a week.

Application Deadline: 1 June 2025, 11:59pm

Note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage early submissions to avoid missing out.

Shortlisting Date: 3 June 2025

Interview Date: 16 & 17 June 2025

Interview Type: Pre-submitted short paper, verbal presentation, and face-to-face interview

Your Role

The successful candidate will support the council's new Local Plan by providing planning policy input during pre-application discussions and the determination of planning applications. They will also compile information related to potential plan-allocations.

About You

We are seeking an experienced planning policy professional comfortable working across various interlinked policy areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing policy input for large-scale or strategic sites during pre-application discussions and planning application determinations.

About Us

Stockport Council is an innovative, diverse, and welcoming organization. Our award-winning planning service, recipient of the RTPI Silver Jubilee Cup in 2024, is expanding its Planning Policy Team to handle increasing planning applications and to advance our new local plan on a tight schedule.

We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to a thriving town in the North. We value staff who embody our workplace values and contribute positively to our culture.

We are proud to be recognized under the Good Employment Charter, committed to staff wellbeing, fair pay, inclusive decision-making, and flexible working conditions.

Click here to learn more about employee benefits.

If interested, contact Richard Wood (Planning Policy Manager) at [e-mail] or Steve Johnson (Local Plan Policy Lead) at [e-mail] for an informal chat.

Note: Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship license, but this role does not currently qualify for sponsorship.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, and ex-military personnel. Meeting the scheme criteria guarantees an interview if you also meet the essential job criteria. Find out more at this link.

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