Senior Planning Policy Officer: Shape Growth & Communities

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Planning Policy Officer to support the formulation of planning policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree, spatial planning experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £31,537 and £44,075 per annum, and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and significant leave entitlements.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Private Health Care Options

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.
• Some spatial planning policy experience required.
• Knowledge of Local Government practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation of planning policy.
• Engage with community for development plans.
• Collaborate with councillors and local authorities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in an appropriate discipline

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A regional council in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Planning Policy Officer to support the formulation of planning policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree, spatial planning experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £31,537 and £44,075 per annum, and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and significant leave entitlements.