Principal Planning Policy Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer for a 6-month remote contract. The candidate should have a strong understanding of national planning policy and experience in a Local Authority. The role involves developing policies, producing evidence-based work, and ensuring deadlines are met. Preferred qualifications include a degree, a master's, and MRTPI status. Competitive rates of £55-£70 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner in a Local Authority setting.
• Familiarity with planning legislation and processes.
• MRTPI status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies working towards the Local Plan.
• Prepare evidence-based work and topic papers.
• Refine existing policies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of national planning policy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Education

Degree in Planning

Masters in Planning (preferably)

Job description

Principal Planning Policy Officer - England

Carrington West are delighted to be a Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to join the team.

This is an initial 6 month contract position being offered on a remote basis.

We are looking for experienced Planner'es with a strong knowledge of national planning policy with a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan with key areas including evidence based work, topic papers and refinement of policies - Further details available upon request.

You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.

Rates - £55-£70p/h

Job Ref - 62146

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