Senior Planning Officer RQ1603697

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for a hybrid role based in Kettering. This position involves managing non-major planning applications and supporting policy development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in planning legislation. Early application is encouraged as submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing non-major planning applications or policy projects.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and practice.
• Experience in using planning systems and GIS technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to establish evidence for policy.
• Deliver local plan objectives for planning topics.
• Manage databases and analyze trends for policy development.

Skills

Planning applications management

Policy development

Community engagement

Research and analysis

GIS knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (desirable)

Tools

Computerised planning systems

GIS software

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Planning Officer - Development Management Office
REF: N Northamptonshire RQ1603697
Pay rate: £38.89 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, Mainly office based, at least 3 days in the office.

The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Senior Development Management Officer with experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications, or planning policy projects. You will manage and support projects, evidence documents, and policy development through town planning adoption processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake research to build and maintain a strong evidence base for policy.
• Deliver local plan objectives for specific topics or spatial areas.
• Maintain broad policy knowledge and develop specialist expertise; prepare briefings.
• Support communities with neighbourhood planning.
• Lead/assist in public participation and community engagement activities.
• Manage databases, monitor trends, and analyse evidence for policy development.
• Provide policy advice on complex planning applications and corporate projects.
• Prepare statements, represent the Council at appeals, hearings, and court.
• Support delivery of special projects as required.
• Draft commissioning briefs and support consultant procurement.
• Assist with applying IT and GIS in planning policy processes.

What the client is looking for

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification to allow access to Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent)
• Licentiate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent).
• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or equivalent). - desirable
• Demonstration of extended experience either of being responsible for a range of non-major planning applications, or planning policy projects.
• Experience of using computerised planning systems and GIS.
• Working knowledge of current planning legislation and practice.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.