Senior Planning Policy Officer

ACTIVE HUMBER LTD; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull City Council in Hull is seeking a Senior Planning Policy Officer to join the Planning Service and drive the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the new Hull Local Plan.

You will work with colleagues across Planning, Public Health, Transport and partner organisations to develop evidence-based policy, undertake research and engagement activities, and provide expert planning advice to shape sustainable growth and healthy, inclusive environments in the city.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the planning system
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning policy projects and develop evidence-based policy
• Undertake research and engagement activities
• Provide expert planning advice to support sustainable growth and healthy environments

Job description

Full time

Senior Planning Policy Officer - Hull City Council

Salary: £36,363.00 - £39,152.00

Closing Date: Sun 01 November 2026

Are you an experienced planning professional looking to help shape the future of Hull? We are seeking a motivated Senior Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Service and play a key role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the new Hull Local Plan. The role also provides a unique opportunity to help deliver an innovative programme that supports the creation of active, healthy and inclusive environments across Hull.

Working with colleagues across Planning, Public Health, Transport and partner organisations, you will lead on planning policy projects, develop evidence-based policy, undertake research and engagement activities, and provide expert planning advice. Your work will help ensure that future development supports sustainable growth, creates high-quality places, and contributes to improving health, wellbeing and active lifestyles across the city.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the planning system, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future growth and development of Hull, , supporting the delivery of thriving, healthy and sustainable communities while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

For an informal discussion, please contact Roger Gray on 01482 612 614

If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks.