Strategic Planning Policy Lead: Local Plan & Growth

Halton Borough Council; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

3x Salary Life Cover

Free car parking

Flexible working 60/40 office/home

Wellbeing & benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join the Forward Planning team. The role focuses on driving Local Plan policy, coordinating evidence, and presenting reports to senior boards to shape growth and community projects.

Applicants should have at least four years in planning policy and an RTPI-accredited degree, with strong skills in policy development, public consultation, and examinations in public.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Support Local Plan making in accordance with NPPF guidance
• Review Evidence Base for Local Plan
• Write and Present Reports to boards audiences
• Provide Planning Policy responses
• Support Public Consultation exercises
• Experience of presenting at an Examination in Public

Skills

Planning policy

Local Plan

Public presentations

Examinations in Public

Education

RTPI accredited degree

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join the Forward Planning team. The role focuses on driving Local Plan policy, coordinating evidence, and presenting reports to senior boards to shape growth and community projects.

Applicants should have at least four years in planning policy and an RTPI-accredited degree, with strong skills in policy development, public consultation, and examinations in public.