Senior Officer, Infrastructure Policy & Planning

Natural England; National (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural England is seeking a Senior Officer to join the Planning and Infrastructure Team and lead strategic work on planning and major infrastructure. You will work alongside the Infrastructure Principal Officers to shape policy, guidance and practice to secure better outcomes for nature while supporting sustainable development.

The role involves advising Government on national planning issues, providing technical leadership, and coordinating with regulators and partners to improve

Qualifications

• Senior Officer to lead planning and major infrastructure work.
• Provide strategic advice to government and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Advise Government on national policy issues related to planning and infrastructure.
• Provide strategic technical leadership to the Planning and Infrastructure Team and partner organisations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key national partners including Government, regulators, NGOs and the commercial sector.
• Lead and shape Natural England’s approach to infrastructure development and environmental assessment regimes.

Job description

Natural England is seeking a Senior Officer to join the Planning and Infrastructure Team and lead strategic work on planning and major infrastructure. You will work alongside the Infrastructure Principal Officers to shape policy, guidance and practice to secure better outcomes for nature while supporting sustainable development.

The role involves advising Government on national planning issues, providing technical leadership, and coordinating with regulators and partners to improve