Strategic Planner

Dunnebier; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Strategic Planner to support a local authority in Oxfordshire on a long-term contract. This role involves leading planning policy preparation, providing strategic advice on applications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements, with only one day required in the office each week.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible working pattern

Work with a well-regarded local authority

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in town and country planning, preferably within a local authority.
• Proven track record in planning policy and/or development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the preparation and implementation of local planning policy.
• Provide strategic advice on major planning applications and infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and the public on planning issues.

Skills

Communication

Planning Policy

Development Management

Strategic Advice

Job description

Location: Oxford (Hybrid – 1 day/week in office)
Rate: £500 per day
Contract: 6–12 months
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Flexible)
Office Attendance: Required once per week (Wednesday)

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Strategic Planner to support a local authority in Oxfordshire on a long-term contract basis. This is a key role for an experienced planning professional with a background in policy and/or development management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the preparation and implementation of local planning policy.

• Provide strategic advice on major planning applications and infrastructure projects.

• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and the public on planning issues.

• Contribute to high-level planning strategies that shape future growth and development.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in town and country planning, preferably within a local authority (county, district or unitary).

• Proven track record in planning policy and/or development management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a hybrid team.

Why Apply?

• Competitive day rate of £500

• Flexible working pattern – part-time or full-time applicants welcome

• Work with a well-regarded local authority on high-impact planning projects

• Hybrid model with only one day per week in-office (Wednesday)

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