At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert planning policy advice and support the Council's planning functions.
- Company: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, a supportive and well-resourced local authority.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and a stable work environment.
- Other info: Great transport links and a friendly management team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local planning policies and community development.
- Qualifications: 4-6 years in planning policy with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 23.37 - 23.37 £ per hour.
Overview
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Policy Planning Officer to join its Place Directorate on a temporary contract running from 1 June to 4 December 2026.
The role pays £20.66–£23.37 per hour and offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, remainder remote), with hours up to 37 per week.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist planning policy advice and support the delivery of the Council’s statutory planning functions, including preparation and monitoring of the Local Plan and associated policy documents.
- Prepare Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs) and contribute to the preparation, monitoring and review of planning policies.
- Provide professional advice to colleagues, elected members, developers, and the public.
- Represent the Council at Examination in Public.
- Monitor changes in national and regional planning legislation and regulations.
- Support Development Management with policy input on major applications and pre-application discussions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Essential: 4–6 years’ experience in planning policy within a local authority or consultancy.
- Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks, and Local Plan processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
Desirable
- Experience of Green Belt and open space policy issues.
- Familiarity with Examination in Public procedures.
Benefits
- Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly.
- Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders.
- A desirable location with great transport links.
- A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment.
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Planning Policy Expertise
Knowledge of UK Planning Legislation
Local Plan Preparation
Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs)
Written Communication Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
