Principal Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency seeks a Principal Planning Policy Officer for a 6-month hybrid role in Essex. The position involves complex planning tasks such as drafting policies, advising on plan options, and presenting evidence. Ideal candidates will be members of the Royal Town Planning Institute and have a relevant degree. The role offers a pay rate of £60 per hour based on experience, with interviews taking place imminently.

Qualifications

• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Previous experience of producing Local Plans.
• Knowledge of planning legislation concerning local government.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex work for Castle Point Plan preparation.
• Draft policies and their justifications.
• Present evidence in writing and in person.

Skills

Planning policy knowledge

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree level relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in their search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Town Planning department. This is a 6-month temporary opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer who has experience in plan-making, good planning policy knowledge and who is available to start on short notice. Please note this role is offered on a hybrid working basis.

Accountabilities

• Undertaking complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan including:

• Reviewing and interpreting complex evidence base documents and formulating policies that respond to the outcomes of that evidence.
• Undertaking analysis of data and information to create evidence to support plan making and decision taking. This includes statutory reporting.
• Advising members of the options and challenges they need to address through the Castle Point Plan and incorporating their feedback into policies.
• Drafting of policies and their justification.
• Drafting planning guidance.
• Reviewing engagement outcomes and adjusting policies to reflect those outcomes.
• Presenting evidence in writing and in person in respect of the plan. This includes appearing at the EiP for the Plan.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Degree level relevant qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations with reference to local government and district councils
• Previous experience of producing Local Plans
• Strong organisation and communication skills

Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of on-site and office presence weekly or fortnightly.

Additional Information

Interviews are due to take place imminently. If this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss.

It would be beneficial to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in town planning and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Carrington West Pay Rate - £60 per hour (Dependent on the experience)

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Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.