Senior Planning Officer - North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Council; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a skilled Senior Planning Officer to lead planning policy projects. You will engage with stakeholders and prepare guidance to influence sustainable growth and development in the region. Ideal candidates have experience in local authority planning policy and excellent project management skills. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in planning policy, ideally within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of local plan making, policy implementation, and evidence-based planning.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prepare formal planning documents and represent the council.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support key planning policy projects.
• Engage stakeholders to inform policy development and delivery.
• Prepare evidence-based guidance to support planning policy decisions.
• Guide the council's strategic planning efforts through examinations, adoption, and delivery.

Skills

Planning policy experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a skilled and driven Senior Planning Officer to join the Planning Policy team at North Northamptonshire Council. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you\'ll play a vital part in shaping sustainable growth and future development across the region. You\'ll lead and support key planning policy projects, engage stakeholders, prepare evidence-based guidance, and help guide the council\'s strategic planning efforts through examinations, adoption, and delivery.

If you\'re an experienced planning professional ready to take on a key policy role in a progressive council - we\'d love to hear from you. At North Northamptonshire Council, you\'ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team working on high-impact projects that shape our communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, using your planning expertise to influence the future of the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support key planning policy projects.
• Engage stakeholders to inform policy development and delivery.
• Prepare evidence-based guidance to support planning policy decisions.
• Guide the council\'s strategic planning efforts through examinations, adoption, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in planning policy, ideally within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of local plan making, policy implementation, and evidence-based planning.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prepare formal planning documents, appeal statements, and represent the council in formal settings.
• Strategic thinking and ability to handle complex planning issues confidently.