Principal Planning Policy Officer

WMJobs; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Wyre Forest District Council as a Principal Planning Policy Officer, where you'll lead innovative planning strategies to support sustainable growth and community needs. This role offers an opportunity to influence housing and employment policies while managing a dedicated team and working closely with community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy formulation and plan-making.
• Management experience with a focus on leading teams.
• Strong understanding of planning regulations and local governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the formulation and implementation of planning policies.
• Collaborate with a team and engage with stakeholders.
• Manage a small team of policy officers.

Job description

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Wyre Forest District Council, Wyre Forest District Council is looking for a dynamic and experienced Principal Planning Officer to lead and oversee the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies related to planning for our District and the review on the Local Plan which was adopted in 2022.

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, working on housing, employment and rural policies to help shape the environment, meet the needs of our residents and business and to ensure sustainable growth.

As a Principal Planning Policy Officer, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, engage with stakeholders and utilise your expertise to lead on plan-making whilst also supporting the Development Management function. You will also directly line manage a small team of policy officers.

Wyre Forest District Council has an up-to-date Development Plan with a 5-year housing land supply and are looking forward to meet the requirements of the new NPPF.

If you would like to join a proactive and friendly team who are committed to providing excellent services to our residents and customers, then please apply to join us.

Please see role profile for more information.

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Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer

Attached documents

Role Profile Principal Planning Policy Officer 2025.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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