Strategic Lead: Planning & Transport Policy

Halton Borough Council; Chester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

LGPS

Life cover

Personal development

Free car parking

Flexible working

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Lead Officer – Planning & Transport Policy to join its Forward Planning team. You will drive Local Plan policy development and shape growth in the borough.

With a RTPI-accredited degree and at least six years in planning policy, you will lead evidence gathering, report writing, and public consultations, presenting findings to boards and at Examination in Public.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years Planning & Transport Policy experience.
• RTPI accredited degree required.
• Experience leading planning policy to develop Local Plan.
• Ability to present complex policy issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Leading on Local Plan making in accordance with NPPF guidance.
• Commissioning/Reviewing Evidence Base for Local Plan.
• Writing & Presenting Reports to various boards/audiences.
• Providing comprehensive Planning Policy responses.
• Leading Public Consultation.
• Experience of presenting/leading at an Examination in Public.

Skills

Planning policy

Local Plan knowledge

Public consultation

Examinations in Public

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Lead Officer – Planning & Transport Policy to join its Forward Planning team. You will drive Local Plan policy development and shape growth in the borough.

With a RTPI-accredited degree and at least six years in planning policy, you will lead evidence gathering, report writing, and public consultations, presenting findings to boards and at Examination in Public.