Policy Planner (Hybrid) – Local Plan & Regeneration Focus

Connected Local Government; Netherton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join their Planning Policy team. The role involves preparing policies for the new Local Plan, providing planning policy advice, and supporting Neighbourhood Plans. Ideal candidates will have experience or be working towards chartered status in planning. They offer benefits like flexible working and personal development opportunities while focusing on sustainable community development and responding to climate challenges.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlements

Access to local government pension scheme

Employee health care

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing policies and proposals for local plans.
• Ability to work with Development Management.
• Desirable knowledge of national policy, guidance, and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policies and proposals for the new Kirklees Local Plan.
• Provide planning policy advice on applications.
• Support local groups working on Neighbourhood Plans.

Skills

Good knowledge of national policy relating to Planning

Experience in planning policy advice

Education

Chartered or working towards chartered status

Job description

A local council in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join their Planning Policy team. The role involves preparing policies for the new Local Plan, providing planning policy advice, and supporting Neighbourhood Plans. Ideal candidates will have experience or be working towards chartered status in planning. They offer benefits like flexible working and personal development opportunities while focusing on sustainable community development and responding to climate challenges.