Principal Planning Policy Officer

About the job Principal Planning Policy Officer

Principal Planning Policy Officer

Location: Benfleet

Contract: Temporary (19/08/2024 – 03/11/2024), Full-time (37 hours per week)

Working Style: Hybrid

Salary: PAYE: £43.91 per hour; Umbrella/Ltd: £55.00 per hour

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

Castle Point Borough Council is looking for a committed and seasoned Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Development Services team. This role offers the chance to guide and shape the planning policy framework in a vibrant area that includes four towns and beautiful rural landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning policies: create and revise local planning policies and strategies, align with national and regional planning guidelines.
• Lead policy projects: oversee complex planning policy projects from start to finish, conduct public consultations and engage with essential stakeholders.
• Data analysis and reporting: perform in-depth research and data analysis to inform policy making, generate comprehensive reports and presentations for council sessions and external parties.
• Collaborate and advocate: collaborate with the Development Control team to ensure adherence to policies, represent the Council at public inquiries and hearings.
• Provide expert advice: give expert planning policy advice to council members and the public, guide and assist junior planning officers in the department.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Educational Background: A degree in planning or a related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications: Preferably a Licentiate or full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).