Principal Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Officer to drive development in Kent. This role involves shaping the county's infrastructure and growth while fostering relationships with local authorities and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a complex environment, demonstrating innovation and flexibility to meet outcomes. Join a team dedicated to influencing national policy and local planning initiatives, making a significant impact on the community's development. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in complex environments.
• Innovative approach to planning and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead in understanding and promoting county’s infrastructure.
• Coordinate responses to strategic planning applications.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Infrastructure Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Analysis

Education

Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

Principal Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Officer

Salary: £45,672 - £51,489 per annum

Contract type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Invicta House

We are looking for an ambitious, organised and highly motivated Planner who is looking for a new challenge in Kent, shaping and influencing development in the County.

This post is within the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Service. With the drive and enthusiasm to take a leading role in understanding and promoting the county’s infrastructure and growth. The post holder will work with Members, colleagues, and services across Kent to help establish the County Council’s position on planning and growth. The post holder will take the lead in building strong and productive relationships with Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders and in coordinating responses to strategic planning applications, NSIPs, Local Plans and other related planning consultations and in responding and influencing emerging national policy, in the backdrop of local government reform and devolution.

The successful candidate for the post will demonstrate a proven ability to work within a complex and varied environment. Your innovative and flexible approach will enable you to successfully meet outcomes and will make an impact on planning, infrastructure, and growth in Kent.

Please refer to the job description/person specification as this will be used to shortlist applications.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

Contact details:

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:

Claire Pamberi, Strategic Planning, and Infrastructure Manager, 03000 413320, [e-mail]

Closing date: 13 June 2025.

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