Principal Policy Officer

West Oxfordshire District Council; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Une autorité locale recherche un Principal Policy Officer pour développer et appliquer des politiques de planification. Le candidat idéal devra avoir une formation en planification, être membre du RTPI avec une expérience en gestion des politiques, et faire preuve d'une capacité à négocier et à résoudre des problèmes complexes. Ce rôle inclut la collaboration avec divers intervenants et la supervision de documents de politique essentiels.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

27 days paid annual leave

Two volunteering days annually

Health cash plan for health, dental, and eye care

Contributory local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Enhanced sickness cover

Qualifications

• Éducé à un diplôme en planification avec expérience pertinente.
• Membre à part entière du RTPI.
• Expérience significative au niveau Senior ou Principal Planner.

Responsibilities

• Contribuer au développement et à la mise en œuvre de politiques de planification.
• Collaborer avec des parties prenantes pour guider les décisions de planification.
• Gérer des commissions de preuves techniques externes et superviser les résultats des politiques.

Skills

Négociation

Gestion des changements

Confiance

Education

Diplôme en planification ou équivalent

Qualification RTPI

Job description

Principal Policy Officer

£47,965 - £50,991 per annum, 37 Hours per week

Permanent

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Planning Policy Officer to join our planning team. In this role, you will contribute to developing and implementing planning policies that shape our communities and promote sustainable growth.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, including local authorities, developers, and residents, to guide planning decisions in line with policies. You will lead in shaping planning policy, especially the Local Plan, including preparing policies, supporting evidence, analysis, and representing the Council at independent examinations. You will manage external technical evidence commissions and oversee policy outputs such as Area Action Plans, Supplementary Planning Documents, and input into Neighbourhood Plans. Additionally, you will advise Senior Officers and Members on policy implications and help develop the Council’s responses.

Requirements

• Educated to a Planning-related degree or equivalent with relevant experience
• Full Membership/qualification for the RTPI
• Significant experience at Senior or Principal Planner level
• Ability to facilitate change and resolve complex issues through negotiation
• Calm and confident when dealing with challenging situations or presentations

This role is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, limiting canvassing activities related to political campaigns.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of home and office work
• 27 days paid annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, and 33 days after 10 years
• Two volunteering days annually
• Health cash plan for health, dental, and eye care
• Contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Enhanced sickness cover

For more details, please see the Job Description/Person Specification.