Senior Strategic Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority client in Essex is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer for a fully remote, 3-month rolling contract position. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of national planning policy and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines. The position offers competitive rates of £50 per hour, attracting professionals with a degree or master's in a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of national planning policy is essential.
• Degree required, master's degree preferred.
• Excellent understanding of planning legislation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop the broad content of the policies for the Local Plan.
• Work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Focus on national planning policy and local authority knowledge.

Skills

Knowledge of national planning policy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work towards tight deadlines

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Senior Planning Policy Officer – Essex

Job ref - 63023

Overview

Carrington West is delighted to be assisting this Essex based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Officer on a fully remote basis. This is a 3 month rolling contract position paying up to £50 per hour inside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Develop the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
• Work towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and prioritise daily workloads.
• Focus on national planning policy and local authority background knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experienced Planner with strong knowledge of national planning policy.
• Degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent understanding of planning legislation and processes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Rates for this role is £50 per hour.

If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call Liam Shea - Town Planning Recruitment Specialist on 02393 876079 or apply here.

If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.