Senior Policy Planner - ABS45037

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Planner to join the Local Development Plan Team. The role involves developing actions for the new Local Development Plan and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have expertise in planning, adaptability, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. This is a Politically Restricted position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative development processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with development planning systems.
• Solid grounding in planning.
• Ability to mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate actions for Local Development Plan.
• Mentor team members to support their growth.
• Provide expert advice on National Planning Framework 4.

Skills

Multiskilled

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement

Expertise in planning

Job description

Job Description

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Planner to join the Local Development Plan Team.

The council is a leader in Scotland's new development planning system, offering an excellent opportunity to be involved at the forefront of this innovative process within a large, prosperous, rural authority.

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

A provisional timetable is available in the Development Plan Scheme 2025: https://publications.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/development-plan-scheme.

You will also mentor team members, supporting their professional growth and fostering teamwork for the benefit of Aberdeenshire Council.

The role involves supporting developers and communities through the Local Development Plan process.

We seek a multiskilled, adaptable individual with a solid grounding in planning to address complex issues during this period of change, working cooperatively with stakeholders including Councillors and providing expert advice on National Planning Framework 4 and the 2023 Local Development Plan.

Requirements

This is a Politically Restricted position under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Further details are available here.

The minimum requirement includes at least one reference from your current or most recent employer.

For informal enquiries, contact: Ailsa Anderson at 01467 530616

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