Policy Officer

Osborne Richardson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Surrey seeks a Planning Policy Officer for an ongoing 3-month contract. The role focuses on leading evidence base studies and policy development, requiring an understanding of UK town planning and effective community engagement. A relevant degree and preferably chartered membership are necessary, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of UK town planning procedures.
• Proven experience in planning policy work.
• Experience in public participation and fostering community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leading on open space/playing pitch, retail, town centre evidence bases.
• Assisting on HELAA development site assessments.
• Developing draft policies for the new local plan.

Skills

Public participation/engagement

Collaborative relationships within the community

Understanding of UK town planning procedures

Education

Relevant degree level qualification

Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

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

The main focus of this role will be to support a range of evidence base studies. The work will include:

• Leading on open space/playing pitch, retail, town centre evidence bases
• Assisting on HELAA development site assessments
• Taking part in Green Belt Assessments (in the field)
• Assisting with monitoring
• Developing draft policies for the new local plan

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.

This contract will initially be offered for 3 months but it will be an ongoing rolling contract. The rate offered is £40 - £45/hr Umbrella. This role is inside IR35.

Our client offers hybrid working arrangements. Office attendance will be flexible, as and when needed for meetings, site visits etc.

Please get in touch for further information.