Strategic Lead, Planning & Transport Policy

Halton Borough Council; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday per year

LGPS pension

Life cover 3x salary

Personal development

Free car parking

Hybrid/flexible working

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a motivated Lead Officer for Planning & Transport Policy to join the Forward Planning team in Widnes. You will shape the borough’s Local Plan, oversee policy development and lead public consultations, reporting to senior boards and contributing to examinations in public.

The role requires a RTPI accredited degree and a minimum of six years’ experience in planning policy. Hybrid working, generous leave, LGPS and development support are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years planning and transport policy experience.
• RTPI accredited degree required.
• Experience leading Local Plan policy development.
• Ability to present to boards and public examinations.

Responsibilities

• Leading on Local Plan making in line with NPPF guidance.
• Commissioning and reviewing evidence base for Local Plan.
• Writing and presenting reports to boards and audiences.
• Providing comprehensive planning policy responses.
• Leading public consultation processes.
• Experience of presenting or leading at an Examination in Public.

Skills

Local Plan policy

NPPF knowledge

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

RTPI accredited degree

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking a motivated Lead Officer for Planning & Transport Policy to join the Forward Planning team in Widnes. You will shape the borough’s Local Plan, oversee policy development and lead public consultations, reporting to senior boards and contributing to examinations in public.

The role requires a RTPI accredited degree and a minimum of six years’ experience in planning policy. Hybrid working, generous leave, LGPS and development support are offered.