Senior Strategic Planner

Osborne Richardson; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Essex is seeking a Strategic Planning Team member. The role involves leading planning policy development, managing complex projects, and engaging with stakeholders. Previous experience in Local Plan development is essential. This is a 6-month contract requiring office presence 1 day per week with a rate of £50/hr.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Local Plan development within a Local Authority.
• Ability to manage complex projects effectively.
• Strong skills in engaging with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of planning policy documents.
• Conduct research and surveys for policy support.
• Represent the Council in partnerships and cross-boundary work.
• Prepare briefs and oversee commissioned work.
• Engage with stakeholders for policy development.
• Present evidence for committee meetings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research and monitoring

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority in Essex that require just 1 day per week office presence.

They are offering a minimum 6 month contract in their Strategic Planning Team; the rate will be at least £50/hr (umbrella).

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of planning policy documents, including the emerging Local Plan and Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Undertake research, surveys, and monitoring activities to support evidence-based policy development.
• Represent the Council in cross-boundary and partnership working.
• Prepare briefs for consultants and oversee delivery of commissioned work.
• Liaise with stakeholders, developers, and landowners to inform policy development.
• Prepare and present evidence for committee meetings and public examinations.

Given the nature of this role we need a candidate with previous experience of Local Plan development. You will previously have gained this experience in a Local Authority setting. It is essential that you are able to effectively manage complex projects and engage with stakeholders.

Please contact us for full details.