Principal Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West; Hatfield Peverel; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Planning Policy Officer for a 6-month hybrid role. The successful candidate will undertake complex tasks related to the Castle Point Plan, including drafting policies and guiding local government. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. The role offers a pay rate of £60 per hour depending on experience, with interviews taking place imminently.

Qualifications

• Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Degree level relevant qualification.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan.
• Review and interpret evidence base documents to formulate policies.
• Draft planning guidance and policies.

Skills

Planning policy knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree level relevant qualification

Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

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 date 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.

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

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

Job Ref - 63407

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