Senior Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Town Planning Policy specialists for various levels to join their dynamic Town Planning department. This exciting role involves leading the preparation of Local Plans, managing research projects, and collaborating with external consultants. The position offers flexible working arrangements, including home working, and is perfect for candidates looking to make an immediate impact in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of local planning and contribute to meaningful projects that influence community development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is necessary.
• Beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of the Council's Local Plans.
• Project manage research projects for planning policy documents.
• Prepare and present reports to Committees and Panels.

Skills

Town Planning

Project Management

Research Skills

Sustainability Appraisals

Environmental Appraisals

Education

Post-graduate degree in planning

Eligibility for membership of RTPI

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in the search for Town Planning Policy specialists - This is for various levels, including Senior, Principal and Lead Officers to join their Town Planning department on a 6-month rolling contract.

The post holder will be required to deal with a wide range of complex technical work to support the preparation of a new Local Plan.

Main duties will include:

1. Take a leading role in the preparation, monitoring and review of the Council's Local Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents as set out in the Local Development Scheme and subsequent revisions/updates to that document.
2. Carry out, and/or project manage, research projects to support the development and implementation of planning policy documents in liaison with other officers and any relevant outside organisations. Consider and progress opportunities for partnership working with neighbouring local authorities on technical studies.
3. Work with external consultants, where necessary, assist in the carrying out of Sustainability Appraisals and Strategic Environmental Appraisals of emerging policy documents.
4. Prepare responses to consultation drafts of National Planning documents, legislation and good practice guidance reporting to Committee as appropriate.
5. In respect of development proposals, assist Development Management Officers, including in the preparation of evidence for planning appeals and supporting or giving evidence at public inquiries as necessary.
6. Prepare supporting statements and as required, participate in Local Plan Examinations in Public.
7. Prepare and present reports to Committees, Panels and the Executive on a range of matters.
8. Support the operation and review of the Council's Developer Contributions Framework including the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.

The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.

Carrington West Pay Rate - £55per/hour (Flexible subject to experience)

Job Ref - 57093

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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