Principal Planning Policy Officer

Osborne Richardson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in London seeks a Principal Planning Policy Officer for an initial 3-month contract. The role involves leading planning policy tasks, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in policy writing.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience in a policy planning role writing strategy and policy documents is essential.
• Knowledge of current planning legislation and guidelines must be up to date.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning policy and research tasks for the Local Plan.
• Prepare technical evidence and support Statements of Common Ground.

Skills

Research

Data Analysis

Public Consultation

Policy Writing

Team Management

Education

Relevant Degree Level Qualification

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority based in London and they require a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join them for a contract that will initially be offered for 3 months.

In this role you will lead on planning policy and research tasks that enable the successful delivery of the Local Plan. This means that you will lead on research, data analysis and public consultation in relation to planning policy matters, drafting policy documents and take an active role in responding to planning proposals submitted to the council.

This senior-level position is essential to ensure that the Council meets its statutory obligations in preparing, consulting on, and delivering robust planning policies that shape the future development of the borough. The role will be pivotal in providing high-level policy input, managing the Council’s engagement with the Planning Inspectorate, and responding to the complex and evolving requirements of the examination process. The Principal Planning Policy Officer will be responsible for preparing technical evidence, supporting Statements of Common Ground, and liaising with key stakeholders, including the Planning Inspectorate, government agencies, and the local community.

To apply for this role you will need a relevant degree level qualification and, ideally, professional accreditation. Recent experience in a policy planning role writing strategy and policy documents is essential and your knowledge of current planning legislation and guidelines will need to be fully up to date. You will need to be comfortable in a lead role and able to undertake team management duties when necessary. Experience at Examinations in Public for Local Plan is desirable.

This contract will initially be offered for 3 months though it could be extended beyond this and the rate offered is £50/hr (inside IR35).

Our client offers a flexible working arrangement for this role.

Please get in touch for further information including a copy of a JD. The closing date for applications is the 21st May at 5pm.