Senior Planning Officer

Service Care Solutions; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in West Yorkshire seeks a Senior Planning Officer to contribute to local planning policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and substantial experience in local authority planning policy. Responsibilities include preparing planning documents and providing expert advice. The position offers approx. £48 per hour umbrella, with remote opportunities available.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning policy.
• Experience in Local Plan preparation within a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Local Plan Documents and Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Acting as an expert witness for the Council.
• Providing planning policy advice and guidance.

Skills

Strong understanding of planning legislation and Government policy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in data management and GIS systems

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Local Plan Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority planning policy environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role: To contribute to and prepare a range of planning policy documents to maintain an up-to-date and effective Local Plan for the District, providing a sustainable development strategy that addresses the area's priorities and meets statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Preparing and contributing to Local Plan Documents, Supplementary Planning Documents, and other planning information.
• Acting as an expert witness for the Council at Examinations in Public and Inquiries.
• Providing planning policy advice and guidance to colleagues, elected members, partners, and the public.
• Leading on specific planning policy areas such as housing, employment, or environment.
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the Local Plan, including performance data and GIS systems.
• Supporting neighbourhood planning and contributing to regional planning initiatives within the Leeds City Region.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or an equivalent professional body.
• Significant post-qualification experience in planning policy and Local Plan preparation within a local authority.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong understanding of planning legislation and Government policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft technical reports and present at hearings.
• Experience in data management, GIS systems, and evidence-based policy making.

The client is offering £48 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £40 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to the recruiting agency or call Amelia at Service Care Construction to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction and planning-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.