Principal Planner – 12625

Comxps Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government client is seeking a skilled planner for a 6 to 12 month contract in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in planning policy and development management, with a postgraduate degree in Town Planning. Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex issues clearly. The role requires attendance at the office once a week, with flexibility for part-time candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in planning policy or development management.
• Member or eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK planning law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex technical work involving planning policy and strategic planning projects.
• Make important technical decisions affecting planning matters.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for various audiences.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Town Planning

Undergraduate degree related to planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Oxford - Would be required to attend the office once per week on a Wednesday.

Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: Post will be 6 to 12 months - Would consider part time candidates as well as full time candidates.
Clearance: DBS

Significant experience as a planner, ideally working at local authority level (County, district or unitary) in planning policy and/or development management.
Excellent Communication skills - both verbal and written.

Essential Criteria
Postgraduate degree in Town Planning, accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and at least 5 years experience OR undergraduate degree related to planning and substantial relevant experience (at least 10 years).
Member or eligible for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Ability to analyse and assimilate data quickly and use it accurately to influence outcomes
Significant track record of delivering complex technical work involving planning policy and strategic planning projects
Excellent presentation and communication skills, verbal, written and in formal public settings. Excellent report writing skills. Able to communicate clearly and to translate complex issues into simple language which is accessible to the general population
Ability and skill to make important technical decisions affecting planning matters
Ability to use own judgment in a range of situations, dealing with complex case issues and sensitive situations
Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to present work professionally, concisely and to a wide range of audiences
Ability to prioritise, work independently and make frequent decisions on area of expertise and exercise initiative without ready access to more senior management.
Up-to-date knowledge of current UK planning law and Government guidance
Understanding and experience using data, insight and performance measures to assess the impact of services and inform decisions and to improve outcomes.
Proficient in MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)

Desirable Criteria
Experience of Minerals and Waste planning policy
Experience of Local Plan Examinations

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