Senior Planning Policy Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is assisting a West Midlands Local Authority in recruiting a Senior Planning Policy Officer. The role focuses on developing policy content toward the Local Plan, with emphasis on national planning policy and planning legislation, for delivery under tight deadlines.

The post requires a degree and preferably a Master's, with strong communication skills and Local Authority experience, offering a 6-month initial contract and a rate of £40–£50 per hour inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience with national planning policy and Local Authority background.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision and prioritise workload.
• Focus on developing broad policy content toward the Local Plan.
• Degree and preferably a Masters in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and process; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad content of planning policies toward the Local Plan.
• Work toward tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about policy proposals.

Skills

National planning policy knowledge

Communication skills

Deadline prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Planning Policy Officer- West Midlands

Job Ref - 69586

6 month initial contract

Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this West Midlands 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.