Policy Planning Officer, Stockport

Pertemps; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stockport is seeking a Policy Planning Officer to provide expert planning policy advice and support statutory planning functions. This role is hybrid, requiring attendance at the office for two days a week, while offering the flexibility to work remotely. Responsibilities include preparing planning policies, advising on policy matters, and representing the Council in planning processes. This contract position offers a competitive pay rate of £45 - £55 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and review of planning policies.
• Provide advice on planning policy matters to stakeholders.
• Represent the Council's interests in planning processes.
• Monitor changes in planning legislation and guidance.
• Support Development Management with policy input.
• Project support for the Local Plan.
• Prepare reports and responses on planning policy issues.

Job description

Policy Planning Officer, Stockport

Pay rate to £45 - £55 per hour

Contract role

We are recruiting for an experienced Policy Planning Officer to work in a team in Stockport Council.

Location

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council – Place Directorate

Contract Type

Temporary Full-time / Part-time (up to 37 hours per week)

Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, remainder remote

Purpose of the Role

To provide specialist planning policy advice and support the delivery of Stockport Council’s statutory planning functions, including preparation and monitoring of the Local Plan and associated policy documents. The role will ensure compliance with national and local planning legislation and contribute to strategic planning objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation, monitoring and review of the Council’s planning policies, ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Provide professional advice on planning policy matters to colleagues, elected members, developers, and the public.
• Represent the Council’s spatial planning interests in statutory plan-making processes, including at Examination in Public.
• Monitor and interpret changes in planning legislation, regulations, and guidance at national and regional levels.
• Support Development Management by providing policy input on major planning applications and pre-application discussions.
• Project support for the Local Plan.
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, and responses to consultations on planning policy issues.

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