Senior/Principal Policy Officer

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer to enhance their team in East Anglia. This role involves contributing to the Local Plan's preparation, ensuring compliance with national planning policies, and managing representations effectively. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in planning, preferably a master's, and have strong communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With an initial 6-month contract offering competitive hourly rates, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in local governance and planning processes. If you are a motivated planner ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning with strong knowledge of national planning policy.
• Degree and preferably master's qualified with MRTPI status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tasks leading to submission of Local Plan for Examination.
• Manage representations and develop broad content of planning policies.

Skills

National Planning Policy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Time Management

Representation Management

Education

Degree in Planning

Masters in Planning

Job description

Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer - East Anglia

Carrington West are delighted to be a Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer to join the team.

This is an initial 6 month contract with a view to extend paying up to £50 per hour inside IR35.

The role would be to help with tasks in lead up to submission of Local Plan for Examination e.g. Representation management, Statements of Common Ground, Main Modifications etc.

We are looking for experienced Planners 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 workloads. You will be focused 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 and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.

Rates are negotiable between £40 to £50 (DOE).

Job Ref - 57843

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