Senior Planning Policy Lead (Local Development)

West Northamptonshire Council; Towcester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a motivated Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Policy Team. You will play a key role in delivering Local Development Documents, including the Local Plan, evidence base, and community engagement, ensuring planning services are modern, responsive and efficient.

You will lead in developing planning policies and proposals, working with partner authorities, and providing policy advice at meetings while helping to manage the team’s day-to-day

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you must be a Member of the RTPI and hold a planning-related degree or diploma recognised by the RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Local Development Documents, including the Local Plan and its evidence base, and manage community engagement and consultation documents.
• Develop planning policies and proposals in collaboration with council services, partner authorities and agencies.
• Provide planning policy advice at formal and informal council meetings and contribute to high-quality, value-for-money service delivery.
• Support the Planning Policy team’s day-to-day operations and ensure adherence to policy and operational guidelines.

Skills

RTPI membership

Planning knowledge

Education

Planning degree or RTPI-recognised diploma

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a motivated Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Policy Team. You will play a key role in delivering Local Development Documents, including the Local Plan, evidence base, and community engagement, ensuring planning services are modern, responsive and efficient.

You will lead in developing planning policies and proposals, working with partner authorities, and providing policy advice at meetings while helping to manage the team’s day-to-day