Principal Planning Officer (Policy)

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Job summary

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer (Policy) for an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a new Local Plan. The role involves leading policy formulation, providing expert advice, and managing a Policy team, offering hybrid working and professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working from home and the office

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Independent support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous Planning Policy experience is essential.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle or travel means are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Local Plan formulation from initial stages to adoption.
• Prepare and commission planning documents.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Ability to analyse complex information

Education

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Qualification enabling RTPI membership

Job description

Principal Planning Officer (Policy)

Salary - £45,718 - £46,731

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Principal Planning Officer (Policy) to lead on a wide range of planning policy matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join an authority which is progressing towards adoption of its Borough Plan Review and play a key role in shaping and delivering a new Local Plan.

The role includes:

• Lead on Local Plan formulation anddelivery from initial stages through to adoption.
• Lead, prepare and where relevant commissioning planning documents such as key evidence based documents and supplementary planning documents.
• Representing the Council at meetings, public examination and hearings, when necessary
• Providing expert advice to Members, stakeholders and the public
• Managing and supporting the development of the Policy team
• Deputising for the Planning Manager when required

About you:

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, knowledge of planning legislation and the ability to analyse and resolve complex information. We are looking for someone who is positive and enthusiastic, able to manage their own time successfully and has previous Planning Policy experience. You should also hold membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or a qualification and experience which would enable membership within 12 months of appointment to post. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle or other appropriate means of travel are essential requirements for the post.

Why Join Us?

At Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, we are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable borough. You will be part of a small and friendly team that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working from home and the office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Independent support for your health and wellbeing

What next?

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please email Sarah Matile, Planning Policy Manager at [e-mail] call02476376380.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

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Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CV's and do not keep CV's on file unless part of an application.

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Interview date - week commencing 28/07/2025

We look forward to hearing from you!