At a Glance
- Tasks: Contribute to planning policy preparation, monitoring, and public engagement activities.
- Company: Maldon District Council is partnering with Essex Shared Services for this recruitment.
- Benefits: Enjoy benefits like the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: The role requires occasional evening meetings and hybrid working.
- Why this job: Join at a pivotal time to shape the new Local Plan for Maldon District.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning policy and research analysis is essential.
The predicted salary is between 36037 - 40765 £ per year.
Permanent, Full Time
£36,037.47 – £40,765.29 per annum
Location: Maldon
Closing Date: 6th July 2026
Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the recruitment of the role of Senior Policy Planner, a full‑time position offering hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Office attendance will be in line with the needs of the Council and the Planning Policy Team, including occasional evening committees or meetings where necessary.
The role is within the Council's Planning Policy team, which is part of the Place, Planning & Growth directorate. This is an exciting time to join the Planning Policy Team at Maldon District Council. We are about to embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan for the Maldon District under the new plan‑making system, providing a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the area, alongside the backdrop of Local Government Reorganisation.
As part of the Planning Policy Team, you will contribute to the preparation, monitoring and review of planning policy across the district, undertake research and analysis, assist in the production of key policies and evidence base, and support consultation and public engagement activities. There are also opportunities to work collaboratively with infrastructure providers, neighbouring authorities and Essex County Council on strategic planning matters. The team is involved in a wide range of ongoing planning policy work, including supporting Parish Councils with neighbourhood plans, managing Section 106 agreements, undertaking monitoring activities and producing the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR). Alongside this, we are also working closely with our Development Management colleagues on a number of significant development proposals currently being brought forward by developers.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible and agile working
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Free parking
- Payment of one annual professional subscription
Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status. Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate its commitment, it has been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer, the Council takes various actions to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
Senior Policy Planner - Maldon District Council employer: Essex County Council
Maldon District Council offers a competitive salary and benefits like free parking and a cycle to work scheme. Located in Maldon, the Planning Policy Team is engaged in significant development proposals and strategic planning with local authorities.
