Planning Policy Specialist (Hybrid) – Local Plan

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

RTPI membership support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking talented planning professionals to join the Planning Policy team. You will help shape the future of Barnsley by supporting the Local Plan, policy development, and evidence gathering across a dynamic urban area.

You'll work in a hybrid setup with IT and data-driven planning, collaborating with residents, developers and partners to deliver sustainable growth and vibrant places for communities across the borough.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning policy, spatial planning or related work.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and research skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of audiences.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, progression, implementation and monitoring of Barnsley's Local Plan.
• Develop IT solutions including GIS and MS365 to support Local Plan preparation.
• Contribute to planning policies responding to local priorities and national reform.
• Prepare evidence studies, consultation materials, reports and policy documents.
• Collaborate with officers, councillors, communities and partners.

Skills

Planning policy experience

Spatial planning

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Tools

GIS

MS365

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking talented planning professionals to join the Planning Policy team. You will help shape the future of Barnsley by supporting the Local Plan, policy development, and evidence gathering across a dynamic urban area.

You'll work in a hybrid setup with IT and data-driven planning, collaborating with residents, developers and partners to deliver sustainable growth and vibrant places for communities across the borough.