Senior Planning Policy Officer

havas people; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a dedicated professional to support the development of a new local plan throughout 2026 and beyond. This crucial role involves engaging with consultations and collaborating within a small team to deliver key planning priorities. The council offers a generous employment package, including flexible working and a Local Government Pension Scheme. Interested applicants should apply via the online form available on our website before the closing date on January 7, 2026.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Learning and Development opportunities

Family Friendly Policies

Generous compassionate leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in local planning processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the council in developing a new local plan during 2026.
• Engage in consultations and contribute to planning priorities.
• Work flexibly within a dedicated team to deliver project objectives.

Job description

Following the impending retirement of the exiting post holder and the team manager, we have an opportunity for you to make a defining mark in your career and supporting the council through a new local plan during 2026 and beyond. We are currently out to consultation on Regulation 18 and aim to have a local plan submitted mid-2026.

A new local plan is one of the top priorities for the council, so this role is critical to delivering this priority. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team supported by additional resource.

The Council offers an excellent employment package with :

• Generous annual leave allowance (including statutory Bank Holidays and 4 extra statutory days)
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution rate of 20.5%
• Flexible working (including hybrid working)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Family Friendly Policies
• Generous compassionate leave
• Cycle to Work scheme

and more

If this role interests you, please visit the website. Select the vacancy and click 'Apply for this job’ button - we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we only accept completed online application forms and do not accept CVs as a method of application for this vacancy.

If you experience difficulties or need assistance with submitting your online application, please contact the HR team at [e-mail]

For an informal discussion about the post, initially please email Nick Fenwick, Director of Place at [e-mail], who will arrange a conversation with you.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026.