Strategic Planning Policy Lead

Government of The United Kingdom; Goadby Marwood; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

RTPI support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Melton Borough Council is seeking an exceptional planning policy professional to join the Planning Policy team. The role suits a Senior Planning Policy Officer or Principal Planner looking for greater influence and responsibility, with the Local Plan Update advancing through Examination and towards a sound, deliverable plan.

We offer flexible, hybrid working arrangements, RTPI and professional development support, and a generous leave entitlement as part of a supportive authority.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning policy work within local government or related environment.
• Understanding of plan-making, planning legislation and the wider planning system.
• Experience of preparing reports, policy documents and technical evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to engage with councillors, stakeholders, communities and senior managers.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Senior/Principal appointments: examinations, public inquiries, hearings or strategic policy projects experience would be attractive.

Responsibilities

• Support the progression of the Local Plan Update through Examination and adoption.
• Preparing policy documents, reports, evidence studies and consultation material.
• Working alongside members, senior officers, developers, infrastructure providers, statutory consultees and neighbouring authorities.
• Presenting evidence at examinations, hearings, inquiries and public meetings.
• Managing planning policy projects and consultant commissions.
• Helping to shape the borough's long-term growth strategy and planning framework.
• Working on a wide range of planning policy, housing, economic development, infrastructure and place-making issues.
• For Principal level, provide leadership within the team, support and mentor colleagues and deputise for senior managers where appropriate.

Skills

Planning policy experience

Policy documents

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Melton Borough Council is seeking an exceptional planning policy professional to join the Planning Policy team. The role suits a Senior Planning Policy Officer or Principal Planner looking for greater influence and responsibility, with the Local Plan Update advancing through Examination and towards a sound, deliverable plan.

We offer flexible, hybrid working arrangements, RTPI and professional development support, and a generous leave entitlement as part of a supportive authority.