Senior Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer for a Local Authority in the South East. This contract role offers £40 to £50 per hour inside IR35. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of national planning policy, ideally from a Local Authority background, and be adept at developing content for the Local Plan while managing tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Local Authority as a Planner.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad content of planning policies for the Local Plan.
• Work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Prioritise daily workloads effectively.

Skills

Strong knowledge of national planning policy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Masters degree (preferable)

Job description

Senior Planning Policy Officer- South East
Job Ref - 60711
3 to 6 month initial contract

Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this South East based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer.

This is a contract position paying around £40 to £50 per hour inside IR35.

We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.

You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.

If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call Liam Shea - Town Planning Recruitment Specialist on 02393 876079 or apply here.

If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.