Principal Planning Officer - Drive Strategic Planning for a Thriving Charnwood

Charnwood Borough Council; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an experienced planning professional to join their Local Plans team at a crucial juncture. You will develop and implement planning policies and support the creation of essential planning documents. The ideal candidate has a degree in Town and Country Planning and full RTPI membership. Benefits include generous leave, professional development, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Agile working opportunities

Professional development support

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling complex planning policy matters.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel throughout the Borough.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing planning policies.
• Supporting the preparation of Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Contributing to the creation of a Borough-wide Design Code and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Skills

Planning policy management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Full membership of the RTPI

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced planning professional to join our Local Plans team at a pivotal time. With our Local Plan nearing adoption, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Charnwood:

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing planning policies
• Supporting the preparation of Supplementary Planning Documents
• Contributing to the creation of a Borough-wide Design Code and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling complex planning policy matters
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and partner organisations
• A degree in Town and Country Planning
• Full membership of the RTPI
• Full UK driving licence, as travel throughout the Borough may be required and personal transport may be used

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending upon length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Agile working opportunities
• Professional development support
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Starting firm, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
• Access to free parking

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