Senior Policy Planner

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Planner to shape the Local Development Plan, support stakeholders, and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will manage complex planning issues and provide expert advice in a collaborative environment. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the new planning system in a prosperous area.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled and adaptable with a strong background to address complex planning issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively for the benefit of Aberdeenshire Council.
• Experience in providing expert advice on planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate actions for the Local Development Plan.
• Support developers and communities throughout the planning process.
• Mentor team members to achieve their full potential.

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic officer to fill the role of a Senior Planner within the Local Development Plan Team.

Aberdeenshire Council is at the forefront of planning in Scotland, especially regarding the new development planning system. This role offers an invaluable opportunity to be involved in shaping the new planning system within a large, prosperous, and rural planning authority.

Under the supervision of a Team Leader, you will play a key role in developing and coordinating actions to deliver a new style Local Development Plan in 2028/29.

You will also serve as a catalyst and mentor, ensuring team members can achieve their full potential and work collaboratively for the benefit of Aberdeenshire Council.

The role includes providing support to developers and communities throughout the Local Development Plan process.

You should be multiskilled and adaptable, with a solid grounding to handle complex planning issues facing Aberdeenshire in a cooperative and thoughtful manner during this period of significant change.

You will work with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including Councillors, and provide expert advice to Development Management practitioners on the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 and the existing Local Development Plan 2023.

Requirements

This is a Politically Restricted position as per the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Further information on restrictions related to this designation is available here.

The minimum requirement for this position is at least one reference, which must be from your current or most recent employer.

Informal Enquiries to: Ailsa Anderson 01467 530616

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