At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the preparation and review of Local Plans and provide specialist planning policy advice.
- Company: Local Authority in the East of England focused on sustainable development.
- Benefits: Work from home flexibility with occasional office presence.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Play a key role in shaping sustainable communities and impactful planning policies.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in planning policy and strong understanding of the UK planning system.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A Local Authority in the East of England are seeking an experienced Planning Policy professional to join our team on an interim basis. This Council doesn't have a Local Plan in place currently, so you will play a key role in supporting the preparation, review, and delivery of planning policy documents, helping to guide sustainable development and placemaking. This particular authority will allow you the opportunity to work from home the majority of the time, with some exceptions of office presence as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and review of Local Plans, Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), and policy evidence
- Contribute to policy drafting, consultation processes, and stakeholder engagement
- Provide specialist planning policy advice to internal teams and external stakeholders
- Assist in responding to planning applications in relation to policy compliance
- Analyse data and research to inform policy development
- Support examination processes and liaise with inspectors where required
About You
- Proven experience in planning policy within a local authority or consultancy
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation
- Experience working on Local Plans or similar strategic policy documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Relevant qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited desirable)
Contact Details:
The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Principal Planning Officer Development Management (Major Applications / PPA)
Planning Policy
Local Plans
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)
Policy Drafting
Stakeholder Engagement
Planning Applications Compliance
Data Analysis
