Public Affairs Officer

Public Affairs Officer Edinburgh / Cardiff / London £33,479 for Edinburgh or Cardiff and £37,500 for London 18 months contract, full-time, 35 hours per week The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. We represent over 27,000 members worldwide, supporting them throughout their careers. We shape planning policy, raise professional standards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification. Planning is currently one of the most important topics across the devolved nations and this role will be at the heart of discussions over the next 18 months with the upcoming national elections. This is an opportunity to join a successful team of policy and public affairs professionals at a critical moment for the planning profession. This role will lead the institute’s engagement with the devolved governments as they grapple with how the planning system can better address the housing crisis, kick start economic growth and protect and enhance nature. The RTPI works closely with the devolved governments influencing policy, legislation and priorities for the b…